Bhubaneswar, March 28 -- Two people were killed and three others were injured as a severe storm with heavy rain and strong winds hit Baripada in Odisha, causing widespread damage, police said.

Heavy rain, gusty winds, and lightning during the storm uprooted trees in several areas and blocked major roads.

A tree reportedly fell on a moving motorcycle near Asanjoda on Kuliana Road, killing the rider on the spot. Another motorcyclist died at Khunta along the Baripada-Udala Road after colliding with a fallen tree amid heavy rain and poor visibility.

The deceased were identified as Nabadas Hansda and Naveen Murmu, officials said.

Three others sustained injuries in separate storm-related incidents and were shifted to a nearby hospital for t...