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.

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,

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.