At least 23 people were killed in lightning strikes during monsoon storms in eastern India, officials said on Saturday. The deaths in Bihar state occurred during fierce weather between Wednesday and Friday, with the victims largely being farmers and laborers. More heavy rains and lightning are forecast for parts of the state on Monday. 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. Nearly 2,900 people were killed by lightning in India in 2019, according to the National Crime Records Bureau.

Source: Dhaka Tribune September 03, 2022 12:52 UTC