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Chhattisgarh lightning strike: Three, including 2 children, killed in Surguja

A lightning strike during the ongoing monsoon season. (ANI)

Published on Jun 30, 2026 10:59 am IST

Man killed, daughter injured in lightning strike in Sonbhadra

The incident took place in Dagdaua village under Babhni police station limits when Gambhira and his daughter, Seema, were thatching the roof of their house. (For representation only)

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Published on Jun 30, 2026 03:56 am IST

Lightning strikes plane with 147 flyers on board at Kolkata airport, all safe: Official

Two ground staff members were taken to hospital following the lightning strike. (Representative file photo)

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Published on Jun 19, 2026 04:40 pm IST

UP: 2 women, minor killed in lightning strike in Chandauli

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Published on Jun 14, 2026 12:34 am IST

Two girls die in lightning strike in Sonbhadra

He urged residents to avoid venturing out during storms and heavy rain and advised them to stay away from trees, electric poles and open areas during adverse weather conditions. (For representation only)

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Published on Jun 04, 2026 04:06 am IST

Two charred to death, 7 hurt after pvt bus catches fire in Bhiwani

The burnt bus in Bhiwani on Monday. (HT Photo)

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Published on Apr 29, 2026 06:10 am IST

7-year-old girl among 3 killed in fire sparked by lightning strike in Sitapur village

According to local residents, lightning struck the village late Saturday night, sparking a fire that spread rapidly through multiple houses. (For representation)

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Published on Apr 06, 2026 04:48 am IST

Akasa Air flight to Bengaluru diverted to Chennai after lightning strike

The airline said in a statement that passengers were provided with hotel accommodation or surface transport options to continue their journey, in an effort to minimise inconvenience.

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Updated on Mar 19, 2026 11:26 pm IST

Three, including two kids, die in lightning strike in UP’s Sonbhadra

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Published on Sept 20, 2025 06:22 am IST

Raipur airport flight ops impacted after lightning strike hits navigation system

As many as five IndiGo flights were diverted to various nearby airports due to the damage to the DVOR (Doppler VHF Omnidirectional Range) system at the Swami Vivekananda Airport on Wednesday evening

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Published on Sept 11, 2025 11:09 am IST

Three killed, one injured by lightning in Bihar’s Katihar; CM announces ₹4L ex-gratia

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar has appealed to the people to exercise caution before leaving their homes in such weather. (Representative photo)

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Published on Sept 06, 2025 05:52 pm IST

6 Wild Water Buffaloes found dead in Kaziranga in suspected lightning strike

A team of veterinarians, forest officers, and wildlife researchers reached the site on Thursday morning to conduct post-mortems and collect forensic samples.

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Published on Jul 31, 2025 03:26 pm IST

South Carolina lightning strike: 18 hospitalized, including 10 children

Dominion Beach Park is set to reopen following the lightning incident, with officials urging visitors to heed weather alerts.

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Published on Jun 25, 2025 08:02 am IST

Three rain-related deaths reported in Pune district

The southwest monsoon made an unseasonably early entry into Pune on Monday, marking its earliest arrival in the city in over six decades. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT PHOTO)

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Published on May 27, 2025 08:58 am IST

One dead, 48 rescued as heavy rains lash Maharashtra; rescue operations underway

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Updated on Oct 06, 2025 09:21 pm IST

Terrifying lightning strikes British Airways plane at Sao Paulo airport

A British Airways plane in São Paulo, Brazil, was hit by lightning during a powerful storm.

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Published on Jan 27, 2025 06:24 am IST

Peru footballer killed after lightning strikes pitch during match, five others

Screengrab of the incident from the livestream of the match.

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Published on Nov 06, 2024 10:09 am IST

Man, two women killed in firecracker blasts in Andhra

One person died as the firecrackers exploded when he was carrying them on his motorbike in Eluru town on Thursday evening, and two women were charred to death when lightning struck a firecrackers manufacturing unit, leading to the explosion, in East Godavari district, on Wednesday night. (Representational image)

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Updated on Nov 02, 2024 07:14 am IST

8, including 5 children, killed in lightning strike in Chhattisgarh

The incident happened at a village in Chhattisgarh’s Rajnandgaon district at around 1.30pm on Monday. (Representational image)

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Published on Sept 23, 2024 06:26 pm IST

Chhattisgarh: Two CRPF jawans killed in lightning strike in Dantewada

Representational image.

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Published on Sept 06, 2024 06:12 pm IST

Lightning strike kills Kerala tourist at Goa beach

At around 8:50 pm, the beach was hit by heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning. (File/PTI)

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Published on May 17, 2024 09:41 am IST

Woman along with 50 sheep killed by lightning strike near Bengaluru: Report

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Published on May 05, 2024 04:14 pm IST

Manipur: 10-year-old boy killed in lightning strike

For representational purposes only. (AFP Photo)

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Published on Apr 01, 2024 11:47 am IST

Massive fireball erupts in sky after lightning strike hits UK biogas facility

Thames Valley Police said the nearby A40 main road had been closed as a precaution.

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Published on Oct 03, 2023 04:32 am IST

Lightning strike kills minor girl, injures four others in Indirapuram

A video of the lighting strike was captured by a CCTV camera nearby. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

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Updated on Sept 16, 2023 04:56 pm IST

Ghaziabad: Lightning strike kills minor girl, injures four others in Indirapuram

Visuals from the site of the lightning strike in Indirapuram. (Sakib Ali/ HT Photo)

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Published on Sept 15, 2023 01:12 pm IST

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Lightning kills an estimated 2500 people in India every year.(Representative Photo)

Gabriel Iglesias still freaking out after plane's emergency landing incident

Stand-up comedian Gabriel Iglesias recently had a harrowing experience when the private jet he was traveling on had to make an emergency landing in North Carolina.

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Published on Jul 03, 2023 12:40 pm IST