Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Lightning Kills 16 in West Bengal Amid Heavy Storms
A bad storm with lots of lightning hit West Bengal.
Sadly, at least 16 people died because the lightning struck them while they were working in fields.
The storm came from a low-pressure system over the ocean.
Most of the people who died were farmers.
The weather is expected to stay bad, with more rain coming soon.
The authorities have warned people about the danger and have issued alerts for the districts.
Lightning strikes in West Bengal killed at least 16 people on Thursday, July 25.
Fatalities occurred across multiple districts, including Bankura, Purba Bardhaman, Purulia, Paschim Bardhaman, Purba Medinipur, and Dakshin Dinajpur.
Most victims were farmers and farm laborers working in open fields during severe thunderstorms.
The thunderstorms and heavy rainfall were caused by a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal.
Weather authorities issued alerts and predicted continued rainfall with no immediate respite.
- Who
- Mostly farmers and farm laborers.
- What
- At least 16 people died due to lightning strikes.
- When
- Thursday, July 25
- Where
- West Bengal, India
- Why
- The low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal caused severe thunderstorms, leading to lightning strikes.
- Total Deaths
- At least 16
- Affected Districts
- Bankura, Purba Bardhaman, Purulia, Paschim Bardhaman, Purba Medinipur, Dakshin Dinajpur
- Cause
- Lightning strikes
- Weather System
- Low-pressure system in Bay of Bengal
- Primary Victims
- Farmers, farm laborers
- Weather Alert
- Red and orange alerts issued