1 month ago
Four killed, two injured in Bihar lightning strike
In a village in Bihar, India, four people died, and two women were badly hurt when lightning struck a tree they were hiding under during a sudden rainstorm.
The people were working in the fields when the weather turned stormy.
The lightning hit the tree directly, killing four people instantly and injuring two women.
The injured women were taken to a nearby health center for treatment.
The local government promised to help the families of the victims and advised people to stay indoors or in safe places during thunderstorms.
The weather department has warned of more thunderstorms in the area.
Four people died, and two women were critically injured in a lightning strike in Bihar's Nawada district.
The victims were taking shelter under a tree during a sudden rainstorm while working in the fields.
The deceased were identified as Shambhu Kumar, Madan Rajvanshi, Bhuvneshwar Rajvanshi, and Sonu Kumar.
The injured women, Sunita Devi and Shobhi Devi, were admitted to Nardiganj Primary Health Centre (PHC).
The district administration confirmed the incident and promised financial assistance and medical care for the victims' families.
- Who
- Four people killed, two women critically injured
- What
- Lightning strike during a thunderstorm
- Where
- Sangovar village, Nardiganj block, Nawada district, Bihar
- When
- Friday
- Why
- People took shelter under a tree during a sudden spell of rain
Safety Awareness
Natural Disaster Response
Preventive Measures
Safety Awareness
Authorities should focus on educating the public about the dangers of seeking shelter under trees during thunderstorms.
Natural Disaster Response
The government should invest more in early warning systems and infrastructure to protect communities from lightning strikes.
Key facts
- Location
- Sangovar village, Nardiganj block, Nawada district, Bihar
- Date
- Friday
- Victims
- Four killed, two critically injured
- Identified Deceased
- Shambhu Kumar, Madan Rajvanshi, Bhuvneshwar Rajvanshi, Sonu Kumar
- Injured Women
- Sunita Devi, Shobhi Devi
- Medical Facility
- Nardiganj Primary Health Centre (PHC)
- Alert Issued By
- India Meteorological Department (IMD)









