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May162025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Lightning Strike Kills Three in Odisha’s Koraput District

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Three members of a family lost their lives after being struck by lightning during a thunderstorm in Kandha Putabandha village, under Pottangi block of Odisha's Koraput district. The incident occurred around 12:30 PM on Wednesday, when the victims took shelter under a tree while working in nearby fields. The deceased have been identified as 49-year-old Gamel Krishna, his 13-year-old daughter Gamel Kami, and a 35-year-old relative Gamel Tumbai. Local authorities reached the spot and recovered the bodies. Immediate financial assistance of ₹10,000 has been sanctioned for each affected family, with further compensation to follow under government norms. The tragic incident adds to growing concerns over extreme weather events during the pre-monsoon season in the region. From News Desk ...

May62025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

14 Dead in Gujarat as Thunderstorms, Winds, and Lightning Wreak Havoc

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Unseasonal thunderstorms with powerful winds and lightning have claimed at least 14 lives across Gujarat, leaving many injured and causing widespread destruction. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast continued thunderstorms with lightning and wind speeds reaching up to 50-60 km/h over the next few days. State-Wide Impact: Rainfall in 168 Talukas According to the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC), 168 out of Gujarat’s 253 talukas received unseasonal rainfall in the past 24 hours. Districts like Kheda, Gandhinagar, Mehsana, and Vadodara recorded 25 to 40 mm of rain, triggering sudden temperature drops and damage to infrastructure. Storm Claims Lives Across Multiple Districts The SEOC reported 13 deaths on Monday alone due to rain-related incidents, includ...

Apr252025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

162 Killed in Just 6 Weeks Bihar, UP Worst Hit as Deaths Soar 184%

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At least 162 people lost their lives in lightning strikes across 12 Indian states between March and April 17, 2025 a shocking 184% jump from the same period last year. Bihar and Uttar Pradesh bore the brunt with April marking the deadliest lightning month in years. 184% Rise in Deaths Compared to 2024 According to data compiled by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), Down to Earth (DTE), and state disaster management authorities this March–April period is the most fatal for lightning since 2022. Last year only 57 lightning-related deaths were reported in the same time frame. This year, April alone accounted for 142 deaths five times higher than April 2024. Bihar Epicentre of Lightning Catastrophe Bihar reported an unprecedented 99 lightning deaths 61% of the total...

Apr182025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

IMD Warns Andhra Pradesh Braces For Thunderstorms Lightning From April 17-21

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for Andhra Pradesh predicting thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds from April 17 to 21. The alert covers North and South Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, and Rayalaseema, warning residents to stay cautious during this unstable weather period. According to the IMD forecast isolated thunderstorms are expected in several pockets across the state accompanied by winds speeding up to 50 km/h. Alongside the storm activity, daytime temperatures are set to rise by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius, particularly affecting coastal belts and inland regions. The department added that temperatures are likely to stabilize from April 21 to 23, offering some relief from the heat and stormy conditions. Residents and local authorities a...

Apr122025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Unseasonal Storms Kill Over 100 in India Nepal IMD Warns of More Rain and Heatwaves Ahead

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In a tragic turn of weather more than 100 people have lost their lives across India and Nepal following a wave of unseasonal heavy rainfall, lightning strikes and thunderstorms that began midweek. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of continued adverse weather in the coming days with both storms and extreme heat forecast for different parts of the region. Eastern Indian states have been hit hardest. Bihar has reported at least 82 deaths over the past 48 hours primarily due to lightning and other rain-related incidents according to the state's disaster management department. In neighbouring Uttar Pradesh, 18 fatalities have been linked to storms and lightning strikes. Nepal has also suffered from the sudden shift in weather. The country’s National Disaster Authority...

Sep32024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Surge in Lightning Deaths in India Raises Alarm: Study Highlights Climate Change Impact

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Lightning, once a source of primal fear for early humans, remains a significant threat in the modern world, particularly in India. A recent study by Fakir Mohan University in Balasore, Odisha, has revealed a dramatic rise in lightning-related fatalities across the country. Analyzing data from India’s National Crime Records Bureau, the study found that nearly one-third of the 101,309 lightning deaths recorded between 1967 and 2020 occurred in just the last decade (2010-2020), with a staggering 29,804 deaths during that period. The study also highlighted a nearly four-fold increase in the average annual fatalities due to lightning. Today, approximately 1,900 Indians die annually from lightning strikes, with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) logging the figure at around 2,5...

May212024 by Editor Desk1 Comment

Heatwave and Heavy Rainfall Alerts Across India major states IMD Issues Severe Warnings

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Amid rising temperatures in North India, the national capital Delhi recorded a scorching maximum temperature of 47.4 degrees Celsius, the highest in the country on Monday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued severe heatwave alerts for Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Chandigarh, forecasting that these conditions will persist for the next five days. North India Swelters Under Intense Heat Delhi's peak power demand surged to a record high for May due to the extreme heat. In response, the Delhi government has mandated immediate commencement of summer vacations for all private and government-aided schools. The Directorate of Education has declared summer break from May 11 to June 30 for this academic year. In Himachal Pradesh, the State Education Department has adjusted sc...

Apr172024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Heavy Rains and Lightning Kill Dozens Across Pakistan, Triggering State of Emergency

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Lightning and heavy rains have claimed the lives of at least 49 people across Pakistan in the past three days, officials announced on Monday. The devastating weather conditions prompted authorities in the country’s southwest to declare a state of emergency. Reports indicate that several deaths occurred when lightning struck farmers who were out harvesting wheat. Additionally, heavy rains led to the collapse of dozens of houses in the northwest and eastern Punjab province. Arfan Kathia, a spokesman for the provincial disaster management authority, revealed that 21 people lost their lives in Punjab, where further rains are expected in the coming week. Khursheed Anwar, another spokesman for the disaster management authority, confirmed that 21 people died in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkh...

Dec272023 by Editor Desk1 Comment

Severe Thunderstorms in Australia Claim Six Lives

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(27.12.2023) Austraila, Severe thunderstorms in Australia’s eastern states over the Christmas holidays have claimed the lives of at least six people, with three others reported missing. Tens of thousands of households in Queensland are without power due to the impact of the storms. Police in Victoria and Queensland have confirmed the deaths, including a nine-year-old girl who was reportedly swept away in a flooded stormwater drain. Two people are missing after their boat capsized south of Green Island near Brisbane, and a 46-year-old woman is also being sought after being caught in floodwaters north of Brisbane in Gumpie. Severe thunderstorms struck on December 25 and 26, bringing large hailstones, high winds, and torrential rains. The adverse weather conditions led to river flooding...