Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Lightning Strikes Kill Thirteen in West Bengal
A series of lightning strikes in West Bengal sadly caused the deaths of 13 people.
The incidents happened across three areas: Bankura, East Burdwan, and West Midnapore.
Many of the people who died were working outside when they were hit.
Emergency services took the injured to hospitals and health centers, but sadly, some people did not survive.
The weather forecast says that more thunderstorms with lightning are likely in the region until the end of July.
Thirteen people died in lightning strikes across three districts in West Bengal.
Seven deaths occurred in Bankura district, five in East Burdwan, and one in West Midnapore.
Victims were working in fields or outdoors when struck by lightning.
Injured individuals were taken to local hospitals and health centers.
The Met Office has predicted thunderstorms and lightning in south Bengal until July 27.
- Who
- Thirteen people, including Ziaul Haque Mollah, Jiban Ghosh, Narayan Sawar, Sheikh Ismail, Uttam Bhuniya, Sanatan Patra, Sanjay Hebraram, and Lakhsmikanta Pan, died.
- What
- Thirteen people died due to lightning strikes.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Three districts of West Bengal: Bankura, East Burdwan, and West Midnapore
- Why
- The articles do not specify a reason for the lightning strikes.
- Total Deaths
- 13
- Bankura Deaths
- 7
- East Burdwan Deaths
- 5
- West Midnapore Deaths
- 1
- Cause of Death
- Lightning Strikes
- Weather Forecast
- Thunderstorms and lightning expected until July 27