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.
Madhya Pradesh is India's lightning hotspot, with high fatalities & reliance on coal. Despite mitigation efforts, data discrepancies & climate change impact region's vulnerability. Experts call for better warning systems, education, and adaptive measures.
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
Lightning strikes are a powerful natural phenomenon that can have devastating effects on the human body. When a person is directly struck by lightning, which typically carries tens of thousands of amps,
New research reveals that lightning is the primary cause of wildfires in boreal forests, a crucial carbon storage area. The frequency of these lightning strikes is expected to increase with climate change.
In March 2023, there were numerous lightning incidents across 12 states of the country, resulting in significant loss of life, according to the latest report of IMD) highlighted these incidents in its March 2023 Climate Report.
The climate crisis is expected to increase the frequency and intensity of wildfires around the world, and a new study suggests that it could also lead to more "hot lightning" strikes that ignite these fires.