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Lightning Strike Claims 11 Lives in Bihar and Bengal
✍️ PTC News
🗓 04 Aug 2026, 02:36 PM
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A severe lightning storm in Bihar and Bengal has killed 11 people, authorities report.
A violent lightning storm struck parts of Bihar and West Bengal on Thursday, resulting in the deaths of 11 individuals. The fatalities were reported from several villages in the districts of Patna and Nalanda in Bihar, and from the districts of Malda and Murshidabad in West Bengal.
Local police and emergency services responded quickly, but the sudden nature of the strike left many families without immediate assistance. Rescue teams are currently searching for survivors and providing medical aid to the injured.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a severe weather alert for the region, warning of continued thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. Officials urged residents to stay indoors and avoid open areas during the storm.
This incident follows a series of extreme weather events across northern India, highlighting the increasing frequency of severe lightning strikes amid changing climate patterns.
Local police and emergency services responded quickly, but the sudden nature of the strike left many families without immediate assistance. Rescue teams are currently searching for survivors and providing medical aid to the injured.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a severe weather alert for the region, warning of continued thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. Officials urged residents to stay indoors and avoid open areas during the storm.
This incident follows a series of extreme weather events across northern India, highlighting the increasing frequency of severe lightning strikes amid changing climate patterns.