LUCKNOW, May 1 -- At least 14 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 power supply, destroying more than 50 transformers and several poles. The electricity department is taking action in this matter," said Singh. A man in his thirties died after being struck by lightning in Agra's Bah tehsil on Thursday as sudden rain, gusty winds and hail swept across western UP. The deceased was identified as Mahesh, a resident of Dhobai village in Bah. He was allegedly standing under a tree when lightning struck him, killing him on the spot. Raj Kumar Chahar, MP from Fatehpur Sikri, visited the village and assured support to the bereaved family. Thunderstorm, accompanied by heavy rain, caused significant damage across Gorakhpur division. In a tragic incident, a 68-year-old farmer, Ram Jatan Yadav, was killed after being struck by lightning while working in his field in Sant Kabir Nagar, officials said. HTC/Agency...