Archive · 24 Jul 2025
West Bengal: 13 Killed in Lightning Strikes, Officials Say
Imagine the sky is having a big, loud party with lots of thunder and lightning!
Sadly, during one of these parties in West Bengal, India, some people got hurt by the lightning.
Lightning is like a giant spark of electricity that comes from the clouds.
It's very powerful and can be dangerous.
Sadly, in two districts, Bankura and Purba Bardhaman, 13 people were hit and died.
The police are looking into what happened, and it's a reminder to stay safe when there's a thunderstorm.
At least 13 people died due to lightning strikes in West Bengal.
The incidents occurred in the districts of Bankura and Purba Bardhaman.
Eight fatalities were reported in Bankura district.
Officials confirmed the deaths.
The lightning strikes occurred during thunderstorms.
- Who
- At least 13 people.
- What
- Lightning strikes resulted in 13 deaths.
- When
- Thursday, July 24.
- Where
- Bankura and Purba Bardhaman districts of West Bengal.
- Why
- The article does not provide the reason.
- Location
- West Bengal, India
- Cause of Death
- Lightning Strikes
- Total Deaths
- 13
- Affected Districts
- Bankura, Purba Bardhaman
- Date
- Thursday, July 24