Lightning Strike

Sania Kumari was enjoying the heavy rainfall on the roof of her neighbour’s house in Sirsia Bazar, Parihar, when the lightning struck. Fortunately, her quick thinking helped her avoid a dangerous situation.

Eight killed in lightning strike incidents in Bihar

The deaths were reported in the last 24 hours from Bhagalpur, Munger, Jamui, East Champaran, West Champaran and Araria districts, the official said

62,350 lightning strikes claim 12 lives in 3 hours in Odisha: Climate change to blame

Lightning in the state has become a common occurrence because of intense heat and high moisture content in the air, say scientists

Odisha: Two killed, 21 injured in lightning strike

One of the deceased was a football player, the police said, adding that most of the injured persons were spectators.

Blast on Jammu outskirts; lightning strike or meteorite suspected as primary cause

"We suspect it to be a meteorite…. might be lightning", a senior police officer told PTI. Investigations are on.

PM Modi expresses pain at loss of lives due to lightning, announces ex-gratia

At least 18 people died in Rajasthan and 10 in Uttar Pradesh, according to reports received on Sunday night, and the toll could go higher. Casualties have also been reported from Madhya Pradesh.

22 people die of lightning strikes in Bihar, third incident in a week

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh each to the family of the 22 people who lost their lives due to lightning strikes on July 2