India, May 1 -- LUCKNOW At least14 people died in rain, lightning and storm related incidents across UP, including seven in Sultanpur, two each in Ayodhya and Amethi and one each in Prayagraj, Jaunpur and Ghazipur.

A powerful storm struck Sultanpur on Wednesday, leaving 21 others injured. It 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 restoration work is underway and the electricity department has been mobilised to address the situation.

"Around 3pm today, a very powerful storm struck, in which seven people were killed, and 21 others were injured. The storm also disrupted po...