India, May 14 -- At least 111 people were killed and 72 others injured after massive hailstorms, accompanied by heavy rain and lightning, wreaked havoc in 25 districts in Uttar Pradesh between Wednesday and Thursday morning.

According to the office of Uttar Pradesh relief commissioner Hrishikesh Bhaskar Yashod, the highest number of deaths were reported in Prayagrag (21), Mirzapur (19), Sant Ravidas Nagar (16), and Fatehpur (11). There were also reports of losses of 170 livestock and damage to 227 houses in various districts in the state.

The relief commissioner further said the situation in various districts is being monitored regularly by the Integrated Control and Command Centre.

In the Bhamora area of Bareilly district, Nanhe Ansar...