Archive · 1 Sep 2025
Lightning Strike in Assam-Meghalaya Border Claims One Life
Imagine a big flash of electricity from the sky, like a giant spark.
This happened in a border area between Assam and Meghalaya.
Sadly, one person, a 47-year-old man, was killed instantly.
Three other men nearby were hurt, but they are now doing better after getting help.
The lightning struck during a thunderstorm.
Local people rushed to help, but the area is remote, which sometimes makes it hard to get medical help quickly.
The government will give money to the family of the person who died.
The authorities are also reminding everyone to stay safe during storms.
A lightning strike killed one person and injured three others in the Assam-Meghalaya border area.
The deceased was identified as 47-year-old Mongal Ray.
Three injured men were near the victim's residence and were daily wage workers.
The injured were taken to a local health center, and their condition stabilized.
Officials are initiating standard procedures, and the government plans to provide assistance to the victim's family.
- Who
- Mongal Ray and three other men
- What
- A lightning strike
- When
- Monday afternoon
- Where
- Assam-Meghalaya border area
- Why
- The incident occurred during inclement weather.
- Victim
- Mongal Ray, 47
- Location
- Lampi, Assam-Meghalaya border
- Injured
- Three men
- Injured Identified As
- Tikhor Boro, Dhaneswar Boro, Parimal Boro
- Injuries
- Critical, but stabilized
- Treatment
- Boko Primary Health Centre