At least 33 people have died in Uttar Pradesh, India, following a severe storm accompanied by heavy rain and lightning, according to officials on May 14, 2026. The worst-affected districts include Bhadohi, Fatehpur, and Budaun, with additional casualties reported in Chandauli and Sonbhadra. Authorities confirmed that Bhadohi recorded 16 deaths, Fatehpur nine, Budaun five, Chandauli two, and Sonbhadra one.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to provide compensation to the affected families and complete relief operations within 24 hours. In Bhadohi, Additional District Magistrate Kunwar Birendra Kumar Maurya reported widespread damage, including uprooted trees, fallen electric poles, and damaged houses. The storm also disrupted mobile networks, hampering rescue and recovery efforts.

Police in Bhadohi stated on social media that 16 people died in separate incidents, while six others were injured, two of them critically. Relief and restoration work is ongoing across the affected areas.