At least 25 left dead in lightning, incessant rains across India in last 24 hours
A series of severe rains accompanied by severe lightning and thunderstorms triggered by early monsoon activity have claimed the lives of at least 25 people across several states in India, with most fatalities being caused by lightning strikes. The incidents have been reported from Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Delhi, Maharashtra and Himachal Pradesh over the last 24 hours.advertisementDEADLY LIGHTNING STRIKES UTTAR PRADESHIn Uttar Pradesh, widespread lightning strikes have caused several deaths. In Ballia district, a 13-year-old girl was killed after being struck by lightning. Two others were injured and are undergoing treatment at the district hospital.In Bijnor, three people lost their lives — two to lightning and one young girl who drowned in an overflowing drain while bathing in rainwater. The drowning incident occurred in the Raghgan area under Kiratpur police station, and the search for the missing girl is still ongoing.
In Yamunanagar's Bara area, tragedy struck the Sonbarsa village, where a family of four were killed in a lightning strike around midnight. On the other hand, in Auraiya district, lightning claimed three lives, including that of a 16-year-old. Two more were injured and are hospitalised. In Sambhal, where lightning hit six people while they were harvesting crops in Maulanpur Danda in the Rajpura police station area. A teenage girl was killed, while others sustained severe burn injuries and were referred to a hospital in Aligarh.advertisementUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives due to lightning and floods. He has directed district officials to ensure proper medical care for the injured and compensation for the affected families.GUJARAT FACES SUDDEN DOWNPOUR AND CASUALTIES DUE TO LIGHTNING In Rajkot, Gujarat, intense thunder and lightning accompanied by incessant rain left one person dead and 14 goats electrocuted in Veerdavajdi village. The sudden cloudburst around 6.30 PM caused panic and waterlogging across the city.In Panchmahal district, lightning triggered a fire in a residential home in Dabhan Falia, though no casualties have been reported in that incident.SEVERE WEATHER IN DELHI CAUSES ELECTROCUTIONS AND TOWER COLLAPSEIn Delhi, strong winds and heavy rain caused a 100-foot-tall mobile tower to collapse in Safdarjung Enclave. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. However, in RK Puram, a falling tree struck a power line and electrocuted and killed two men named Ravinder and Bharat, aged around 30 and 25 years respectively. Both were from Bihar and worked at a local roadside eatery.HEAVY RAIN AND LIGHTNING IN MAHARASHTRA Maharashtra also saw deadly impacts, with at least eight people losing their lives, mostly due to lightning strikes. The worst affected areas include Ratnagiri, Raigad, and Sindhudurg, where a red alert has been issued. According to the state disaster management report, Ratnagiri received 88.1 mm of rainfall, the highest in the state within 24 hours.THUNDERSTORM ALERT ISSUED IN HIMACHAL PRADESH The IMD has issued a yellow alert in parts of Himachal Pradesh, including Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, and Sirmaur districts. These areas are expected to see thunderstorms, lightning, and winds between 40–60 km/h from Sunday to Wednesday. Must Watch
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