India, May 29 -- At least 2 people were killed and seven others injured after a severe storm accompanied by heavy rain and lightning struck Uttar Pradesh's Jalaun district on Thursday night, officials said.

According to the district administration, the storm also caused the death of 23 animals and partially damaged 45 houses across affected areas.

The deceased were identified as Sukhdevi, a resident of Umrar Kheda locality in Orai, and Moolchand from Bajida village under the Kotwali area. Authorities said financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh each has been initiated for the families of the victims under the government relief policy.

Officials added that relief assistance worth over Rs 12.88 lakh has been proposed for affected families in t...