- An unseasonal violent storm, featuring heavy rain, hail, and lightning, struck the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday.
- The storm resulted in the deaths of at least 111 people and injured over 50, with many fatalities caused by falling trees and collapsing building walls.
- Five districts were severely affected, experiencing widespread damage to homes, crops, and power infrastructure, as well as disruption to mobile networks.
- State authorities deployed emergency teams and Chief Minister Adityanath ordered immediate relief work and compensation for the victims and damaged property.
- International condolences were extended by Russian President Vladimir Putin, the UAE foreign ministry, and Singapore's High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong.
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At least 111 dead as freak summer hailstorm and heavy rains strike northern India
