28 killed amid severe weather conditions across UP, Bihar, Bengal and Madhya Pradesh
Severe weather conditions have resulted in the deaths of 28 people across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Madhya Pradesh. The most affected state was Uttar Pradesh, where incidents such as a bridge collapse and falling trees contributed to the fatalities. Authorities have announced financial assistance for the families of the deceased and injured in the affected regions.
- ▪Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest number of deaths, with 11 fatalities across three districts.
- ▪In West Bengal, seven people were killed due to lightning and thunderstorms, with additional injuries reported.
- ▪Bihar also reported seven deaths from lightning strikes, while Madhya Pradesh experienced three fatalities due to severe weather incidents.
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28 killed amid severe weather conditions across UP, Bihar, Bengal and Madhya PradeshUttar Pradesh remained the most severely affected state, recording 11 deaths across three districts due to sudden rain and severe thunderstorms.Updated on: May 30, 2026 9:57 AM ISTBy HT CorrespondentsShare viaCopy link Twenty eight people have died over the 48 hours as heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning strikes caused widespread damage across Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, with the weather department warning of more adverse conditions in several northern states.In UP's Hamirpur district, four labourers and two security guards were killed after a section of an under-construction bridge collapsed during a storm.
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