, May 14 -- At least 100 people were killed after powerful storms and heavy rain swept across India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh, causing widespread damage to homes, roads and power lines, officials said.

The worst-hit district was Prayagraj, where 21 people died. Another 18 deaths were reported in Bhadohi, 15 in Mirzapur and 10 in Fatehpur.

Six people each were killed in Unnao and Badaun, while four deaths each were reported in Pratapgarh and Bareilly. Two people each died in Sitapur, Raebareli, Chandauli, Kanpur Dehat, Hardoi and Sambhal.

Single deaths were reported in Kaushambi, Shahjahanpur, Sonbhadra and Lakhimpur.

The weather changed suddenly on Tuesday evening, with dust storms and strong winds hitting large parts of the s...