Kolkata, July 25 — At least 13 people have died in lightning strike incidents across three districts of West Bengal in the past 24 hours. According to official reports, Bankura district recorded the highest number of casualties with seven deaths, followed by five in Purba Bardhaman and one in Paschim Medinipur. Multiple Fatalities in Bankura … Read more
Kendrapara : Two fisherwomen were killed and two others injured when lightning struck them near Hukitola Island in Kendrapara district today, police said. The victims were on a fishing voyage on a boat when lightning struck near the island located under the jurisdiction of Mahakalpada police station, they said. The deceased have been identified as Dipali … Read more
The Meteorological (MeT) department has forecast light to moderate rain in some parts of northern India. In West Bengal, four people were killed in lightning strikes in Bankura district, three in Hooghly district, while one death each was reported from West Midnapore, Birbhum and North 24 Parganas districts, officials said. Heavy monsoon rain triggered flood … Read more
Expressing grief over the deaths, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has directed for the provision of ex-gratia to dependants of the deceased. The Chief Minister has also issued orders for providing all possible aid to the families affected by the storm and adequate medical aid to the injured. In an official statement, Kumar wished a speedy … Read more
