Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning over 48 hours claimed 28 lives across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Madhya Pradesh, with warnings of worsening conditions ahead.
IMD has warned of more severe weather
May 30, 2026
10:29 am
What's the storySevere weather conditions, including heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, have wreaked havoc across northern India. The states of Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh have been the worst hit.
At least 28 people have died in the last 48 hours due to lightning strikes and wall collapses.
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