Monday’s deaths occurred in Sherpur, Moulvibazar, Sunamganj and Habiganj, according to officials of local administration or police station or public representatives. Most of the victims were agricultural workers, harvesting or carrying paddy during storms when they were struck by lightning bolts like previous days. A farmer died while harvesting paddy at Sadar Upazila and another was killed while carrying crops in Nokla Upazila. HabiganjDuring the rainy weather, some workers went to Brinda Chitta Haor for harvesting paddy crops. One died on the spot while lightning struck the field.

Source: bd News24 May 07, 2018 12:22 UTC