Violent storms leave 111 people dead and trail of destruction in India

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCopy linkRescue workers clear a car damaged beneath uprooted trees after strong winds and storms in Prayagraj, India (AFP/Getty)An unseasonal violent storm, featuring heavy rain, hail, and lightning, struck the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday. The storm resulted in the deaths of at least 111 people and injured over 50, with many fatalities caused by falling trees and collapsing building walls. Five districts were severely affected, experiencing widespread damage to homes, crops, and power infrastructure, as well as disruption to mobile networks. State authorities deployed emergency teams and Chief Minister Adityanath ordered immediate relief work and compensation for the victims and damaged property. International condolences were extended by Russian President Vladimir Putin, the UAE foreign ministry, and Singapore's High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong. In fullAt least 111 dead as freak summer hailstorm and heavy rains strike northern IndiaMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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