Nine killed in thunderstorm, rains in UP

According to the sources here, a large number of trees and electric poles were uprooted as high velocity winds hit several districts in east, central and Bundelkhand region of the state on Friday and Saturday nights. PTI file photo

Nine people were killed after being struck by lightning and in incidents of house collapse in different parts of Uttar Pradesh, which were lashed by light to moderate rains and thunderstorms.

According to the sources here, a large number of trees and electric poles were uprooted as high velocity winds hit several districts in east, central and Bundelkhand region of the state on Friday and Saturday nights.

Five persons were killed after being struck by lightning in Ballia, Barabanki, Lakhimpur-Kheri and Shravasti districts, sources said adding that three people were killed in incidents of house collapse in Jhansi, Gonda and Ballia districts.