Lucknow, May 29 -- Thunderstorms and heavy rain, which struck on early Friday, have worsened the situation in Uttar Pradesh.

At least 25 people have died in the state due to the storm-related incidents. Six labourers died in an under-construction bridge collapse in Hamirpur, while 2 tourists died in Saharanpur.

Reports said 4 people, including a mother, son, and daughter, died when a tree fell on a mud house in Kaushambi. Two people each died in Barananki, Unnai and Deoria, and one each in Pratapgarh, Maharajganj, Ambedkarnagar, Fatehpur, Jalaun, Ballia, and Raipur.

Reports from Saharanpur said heavy rain on early Friday morning sent water rushing down a hill. Ten vehicles, including an Innova and a tractor, were swept away. Bikes were b...