lightning

New research shows thunderstorms may be the biggest reason tropical trees are dying—posing a major risk to forests’ ability to store carbon.

Lightning strikes have killed 15 people across Madhya Pradesh in two days. Victims were mostly outdoors during sudden storms and heavy rainfall.

Lightning strikes killed 25 people in Uttar Pradesh, affecting 14 districts. Relief work began immediately. Districts reported deaths, injuries, and crop damage.

Deadly storms in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh killed 47 people, mainly due to lightning strikes. Most victims were rural residents with no early warnings or protection. Experts link rising lightning deaths to climate change and poor infrastructure.

New research reveals that lightning-generated electromagnetic waves can disturb electrons in Earth's inner radiation belt, knocking them into the atmosphere. This discovery highlights unexpected connections between weather on Earth & space weather events.

Lightning strikes in Jharkhand have killed 3,370 people in 20 years, with rising fatalities due to climate change. Experts stress early warnings, shelters, & public awareness to mitigate risks. Government initiatives aim to improve safety & compensation.

Lightning hit a house in Rohtak, Haryana, early morning, damaging the structure and burning electrical appliances. Fortunately, no one was at home at the time. The family has requested government compensation for the loss, estimated at 4-5 lakhs.

A lightning strike destroyed a house in Champhai, Mizoram, during a thunderstorm. The fire killed two pigs, 23 chickens, and destroyed cash worth Rs 1.91 lakh. Despite efforts to extinguish the fire, explosions from gas cylinders worsened the situation.

Web story The fatalities and damages caused by lightning strikes in Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan continue to raise concerns about safety during thunderstorms,

Lightning-related deaths in India have significantly increased since 2001, with Central North East India most affected. Experts emphasize role of climate change, socio-economic factors, call for policy changes and public awareness to reduce fatalities.