Archive · 15 Jun 2025
Prayagraj Lightning Strike Kills Family of Four
A family in Prayagraj, India, tragically died when lightning struck their home late at night.
The parents and their two young daughters were killed instantly, with their hut destroyed by the impact.
Luckily, two other daughters were safe at their grandfather's house.
Local officials are now helping the surviving children with counseling and money to help them as they grow up.
A family of four died in Prayagraj after a lightning strike.
The victims included a couple and their two young daughters.
The lightning hit the family's makeshift hut, reducing it to ashes.
Two other daughters survived as they were at their grandfather's house.
Authorities are providing support and financial assistance to the surviving daughters.
- Who
- Virendra Vanvasi, Parvati Vanvasi, and their two daughters Radha (3) and Karishma (2)
- What
- A family of four died from a lightning strike
- When
- Late Saturday night
- Where
- Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- The articles do not specify a 'why'.
Victims
Government Aid
Cause of Death
Victims
Loss of life due to a tragic lightning strike.
Government Aid
The strike itself.
- Victims
- Virendra Vanvasi, Parvati Vanvasi, Radha (3), Karishma (2)
- Location
- Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Incident Type
- Lightning Strike
- Survivors
- Two daughters, Sona (8) and Anchal (6)
- Immediate Aid
- Rs 3 lakh ex gratia payment
- Ongoing Support
- Rs 4,000 monthly assistance until adulthood