In India, lightning has taken away the lives of poor farmers. As a result of lightning strikes in West Bengal, 14 people died. According to reports by Indian media, the incident occurred in 5 different districts of West Bengal, where 14 people died due to lightning strikes.
According to the Disaster Management Department, moderate rainfall was recorded in West Bengal during which the incidents of lightning strikes also occurred.
According to the administration, as a result of lightning strikes, 4 deaths were reported in Purba Bardhaman district, while 2 deaths were reported in Murshidabad and 2 deaths were reported in North 24 Parganas. In addition, there have also been some deaths in other adjacent areas.
According to media reports, the majority of those who lost their lives were farmers who were busy with their daily work in their fields.