Lightning strikes kill 23 people in eastern India
September 3, 2022, 7:33 pm

Lightning strikes kill 23 people in eastern India

A lightning strike is an electric discharge between the atmosphere and the ground - Photo. Pixabay

Indian officials said Saturday (Sep 3) that at least 23 people were killed in lightning strikes during monsoon storms east of the country.

The deaths in Bihar state occurred during fierce weather between Wednesday and Friday, with the victims largely being farmers and labourers, the AFP reported, the Anews said.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed his condolences over the deaths and pledged compensation for the families of victims.

Eleven people were killed across several parts of the state on Friday in addition to the 13 who died over the preceding two days, according to a toll published by Bihar's disaster management authority.

More heavy rains and lightning are forecast for parts of the state on Monday.

Flood-affected people ferry their cattle to safer places through a flooded field after heavy rains in Nagaon district, in the northeastern state of Assam, India May 19, 2022. REUTERS/Anuwar Hazarika

Lightning strikes are common in India during the June-September monsoon, which is crucial to replenishing regional water supplies but also responsible for widespread deaths and destruction each year.

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According to the National Crime Records Bureau, nearly 2,900 people were killed by lightning in India in 2019.

A lightning strike is an electric discharge between the atmosphere and the ground.

A person struck directly by lightning becomes a part of the main lightning discharge channel. Most often, direct strikes occur to victims who are in open areas.

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