The death toll from powerful storms that swept across India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh has risen to at least 111, according to government officials, after more districts reported casualties from severe weather earlier this week. Strong winds, lightning and heavy rainfall battered the state on Wednesday, causing widespread destruction across several districts. Television footage […]
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Three family members killed in lightning strike in Shangla
At least three members of a family lost their lives after being struck by lightning during heavy rain in Shangla district, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). The incident occurred in Muniwari area of Achar, Shangla, where lightning struck a house during rainfall. As a result, Yar Muhammad (30), son of Bakhs, his […]
Over 100 dead as heavy rains and lightning strike India and Nepal
More than 100 people have died after unseasonal rains and lightning hit parts of India and Nepal since Wednesday. The Indian Meteorological Department warned of thunderstorms and strong winds in eastern and central regions. In Bihar, at least 82 people lost their lives in rain-related incidents over the last two days, officials confirmed. Meanwhile, Uttar […]