Lightning has killed at least 38 people across two Indian states over the past 24 hours. Senior police officer Anand Srivastava said some of the victims were taking selfies near the watchtower when lightning struck late on Sunday. Expand Close India’s monsoon season runs from June to September (AP) / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp India’s monsoon season runs from June to September (AP)The Indian Meteorological Department has warned of more lightning in the next two days. Lightning strikes are common during India’s monsoon season, which runs from June to September. More than 2,900 people were killed by lightning in India in 2019, according to the the most recent official figures available.

Source: Irish Independent July 12, 2021 08:37 UTC