A violent storm hitting Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state, kills more than 90 people, with several reports putting the death toll over 100, according to state disaster management officials and rescue workers. The storm brings heavy rain, strong winds and hail, and causes widespread damage across multiple locations in the state. Reports describe homes being flattened or damaged, trees uprooted and injuries affecting dozens of people. Some outlets characterize the fatalities as scattered across parts of Uttar Pradesh rather than concentrated in one area. Local authorities attribute the destruction to adverse weather conditions associated with the storm. Uttar Pradesh’s region is known for severe thunderstorms during the hot season from March to June, before monsoon rains reduce such extreme weather. The incident prompts emergency responses by state and local agencies as officials assess damage and casualties.