Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Lightning Strikes Kill 15 in West Bengal Amidst Heavy Rainfall
A bad storm with lots of lightning hit parts of West Bengal, India.
Sadly, lightning struck people in three different areas, and 15 people died.
Most of the deaths happened in Bankura.
The weather is expected to get worse, with lots of rain coming because of a storm forming over the ocean.
The government is telling local leaders to be extra careful and ready for more rain and flooding in certain areas.
Lightning strikes in three districts of West Bengal resulted in 15 fatalities.
Bankura district reported eight deaths from separate lightning incidents.
West Midnapore and East Burdwan districts each reported five and two deaths, respectively.
A low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal is bringing heavy rainfall to several districts.
District administrations have been urged to stay on high alert due to the weather forecast.
- Who
- 15 people were killed by lightning.
- What
- Lightning strikes caused 15 deaths across three districts in West Bengal.
- When
- Thursday afternoon and the days following.
- Where
- Bankura, West Midnapore, and East Burdwan districts in West Bengal, India.
- Why
- The low pressure area caused the thunderstorms.
- Total Deaths
- 15
- Affected Districts
- Bankura, West Midnapore, East Burdwan
- Cause of Deaths
- Lightning strikes
- Weather Forecast
- Heavy rainfall expected
- Vulnerable Districts
- East Midnapore, West Midnapore, North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, Hooghly, Howrah, Jhargram