Tag: lightning deaths

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar announces compensation of Rs 4 Lakhs each for bereaved families of people killed due to lightning

Lightning claimed two lives in Siwan and one each in Supaul and Rohtas districts since Wednesday, officials said.

July 12, 2024

73 killed in lightning strikes across Myanmar in 2023-24 fiscal year

The number of casualties attributed to lightning strikes across the country surpassed those caused by strong winds during the period.

May 7, 2024

7 killed in separate lightning strike incidents in UP

The deaths were reported from Lakhimpur Kheri, Hardoi, Sitapur and Shahjahanpur, according to a statement issued by state Relief Commissioner Naveen Kumar.

March 4, 2024

6 killed in lightning strikes in Rajasthan

The Met Department had earlier sounded 'orange alert' in seven districts including Karauli, Bharatpur, Dholpur, Sawai Madhopur, Jaipur, Tonk and Dausa.

March 2, 2024

Lightning strike kills two brothers in K’taka

Two brothers died on Wednesday after they were struck by lightning in Karnataka’s Shivamogga district. The incident occurred at Hunasakatte junction in Bhadravathi town. The deceased have been identified as 32-year-old Beeru and 30-year-old Suresh. Both were in their paddy field when they were fatally struck by lightning. They had gone to guard the paddy...

November 29, 2023

1,459 lightning deaths recorded in Bengal since 2018: Report

Now since September has just started, more lightning related deaths are apprehended during the current calendar year.

September 3, 2023