Sultanpur, April 30 -- A powerful storm struck the district on Wednesday, leaving seven people dead and 21 others injured.

The storm also caused widespread damage to the electricity infrastructure, destroying over 50 transformers and several power poles, leading to major disruptions in power supply.

District Magistrate Indrajeet Singh said that restoration work is underway and the electricity department has been mobilised to address the situation.

Speaking to ANI on Wednesday, Singh said, "Around 3 PM today, a very powerful storm struck, in which seven people were killed, and 21 others were injured. The storm also disrupted the power supply, destroying more than 50 transformers and several poles. The electricity department is taking ac...