Severe thunderstorms and lightning in Uttar Pradesh have claimed 16 lives over the past two days. Bundelkhand is the worst-hit region with 10 fatalities. The storm caused widespread damage, uprooting trees and power poles, leading to the suspension of train services in Kanpur and Gorakhpur sections. CM Yogi Adityanath has ordered immediate relief operations and financial aid for victims. The Meteorological Department has issued alerts for 46 districts as heavy rain and hailstorms continue to affect the state. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/16-dead-in-2-days-as-rainfall-fierce-storms-hit-several-parts-of-uttar-pradesh-11890457 #creator program