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

Uttar Pradesh plans a new Lightning Alert Management System to reduce lightning strike fatalities. Despite significant investment, experts question its effectiveness, citing challenges in forecasting and warning dissemination.

Odisha, facing a surge in lightning strikes, implements a palm tree planting initiative to mitigate casualties. Despite scepticism from experts, the state aims to protect rural communities through proactive measures