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16 SourcesBareilly, India
thebalanced.newsSevere Storm in Uttar Pradesh Kills Over 100; Viral Video Shows Man Lifted by Winds in Bareilly
A severe storm swept through Uttar Pradesh on May 13, causing widespread destruction and killing at least 104 people while injuring over 50. In Bareilly, a viral video shows Nanhe Miyan, a man holding onto a tin shed at a wedding venue, being lifted about 30-50 feet into the air by strong winds before falling into a field. He sustained multiple fractures and remains under medical care. The storm damaged homes, uprooted trees, and disrupted power across multiple districts, prompting government relief efforts.
Political Bias
4%92%4%
Sentiment
31%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 16 sources
● Left 4%● Center 92%● Right 4%
The article group presents a largely factual account of the storm's impact, focusing on official casualty figures, eyewitness reports, and government responses. Coverage includes statements from local authorities and the chief minister's directives on relief, reflecting administrative perspectives. There is minimal political framing or partisan commentary, with emphasis on the human and infrastructural toll rather than political debate.
Sentiment — Negative (31/100)
The overall tone across the articles is serious and somber, reflecting the tragic loss of life and extensive damage caused by the storm. While the viral video adds a dramatic element, the coverage maintains a respectful and concerned sentiment, highlighting both the human suffering and ongoing relief efforts. There is no sensationalism beyond the description of the storm's severity and the viral footage.
How 15 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
Coverage timeline
timesnow broke this story on 14 May, 06:14 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1timesnow14 May, 06:14 amTerrifying Viral Clip Shows Man Flying In Air As UP Storm Wreaks Havoc
- 2indiatoday14 May, 07:21 amWhat powered the dramatic storm that flung a UP man into the air? Watch
- 3indianexpress14 May, 07:25 amUP storm video: Man thrown into air as powerful winds lash Bareilly
- 4moneycontrol14 May, 08:38 amWatch: UP man flung 300 metres into air with tin shed as extreme storms ravage Bareilly- Moneycontrol.com
- 5ndtv14 May, 09:14 amBareilly Storm Lifts Man Along With Tin Shed, Viral Video Shocks Internet
- 6economictimes14 May, 09:30 amUttar Pradesh viral video: Man flung several feet into the air during thunderstorm. Watch
- 7indianexpress14 May, 09:46 amBareilly man lifted 50 metres into air survives; recalls terrifying tale after viral video scare
- 8hindustantimes14 May, 10:12 amBareilly man holding tin shed lifted over 30 feet in air as strong winds lash UP: Video
- 9news1814 May, 10:12 amBareilly Man Sent Flying In The Air After Massive Storm Sweeps Away Tin Shed VIRAL VIDEO
- 10indiatvnews14 May, 10:21 amNanhe Miyan, who flew with tin shed during Bareilly storm, now shares what happened
Lens Score breakdown
49/100
Public interest42/100
Coverage gap100%
Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.
Accountability flags
TBN's analysis identified the following accountability dimensions in this story.
- public safety issue
This story involves a risk to public safety — infrastructure failure, regulatory lapse, hazardous conditions, or emergency mishandling.
Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Government
Local Disaster Management Official
Story context
- Category
- Generic
- Location
- Bareilly, India
- Sources analysed
- 16
- Last analysed
- 14 May 2026
- Key entities
- BareillyUttar PradeshViral videoDistrictTinSocial mediaBareilly districtYogi AdityanathChief ministerLightningPrayagrajFatehpur district
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