7 killed, 21 injured as powerful storm hits UP’s Sultanpur; power supply disrupted

SULTANPUR (Uttar Pradesh): A powerful storm struck the district on Wednesday, leaving seven people dead and 21 others injured. The storm also caused widespread damage to the electricity infrastructure, destroying over 50 transformers and several power poles, leading to major disruptions in power supply.

District Magistrate Indrajeet Singh said that restoration work is under way and the electricity department has been mobilised to address the situation.

#WATCH | Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh: DM Indrajeet Singh says, “Around 3 PM today, a very powerful storm struck, in which seven people were killed, and 21 others were injured. The storm also disrupted the power supply, destroying more than 50 transformers and several poles. The… pic.twitter.com/XBKuK9o14L

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Singh said, “Around 3 pm on Wednesday, a very powerful storm struck, in which seven people were killed, and 21 others were injured. The storm also disrupted the power supply, destroying more than 50 transformers and several poles. The electricity department is taking action in this matter”.

He added that officials are working around the clock to ensure compensation for the affected families, with all teams actively engaged in relief efforts. “We are working around the clock for compensation. The entire team is active”, he added. (ANI)