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Two minors among five killed in separate lightning strikes

Two minors among five killed in separate lightning strikes

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At least five persons, including two minors, were killed in separate lightning strikes across four districts of Jharkhand in the past 24 hours, police said on Monday. Two deaths each were reported from Ranchi and Garhwa districts, while one person was killed in Gumla district, they said. In Ranchi district, two persons were killed in separate incidents. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Lightning strikes kill eight across Jharkhand, including women and children

Lightning strikes kill eight across Jharkhand, including women and children

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Eight people, including three women and two boys, were killed in lightning strikes across six districts of Jharkhand.  Two each were killed in Ranchi and Garhwa districts, while the remaining deaths were reported in Chatra, Giridih, Seraikela-Kharsawan, and Jamtara districts. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Monsoon 2026 LIVE: IMD issues red alert for thunderstorms, lightning in Delhi

Monsoon 2026 LIVE: IMD issues red alert for thunderstorms, lightning in Delhi

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Rain and thunderstorm activity brought temperatures down sharply across Delhi on June 12, making it the coolest day of June so far, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast more thunderstorms, rain and gusty winds through today. The maximum temperature at Safdarjung, the city’s base station, settled at 34.6 degrees Celsius, 5.3 degrees Celsius below normal and 4.1 degrees Celsius lower than the previous day. The minimum temperature was recorded at 22.8 degrees Celsius, 5.2 degrees Celsius below normal and 7.2 degrees Celsius lower than a day earlier. -PTI Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Delhi under red alert as IMD warns of thunderstorms, lightning and winds gusting up to 80 kmph

Delhi under red alert as IMD warns of thunderstorms, lightning and winds gusting up to 80 kmph

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Delhi has been placed under a red alert for Friday night as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned of moderate thunderstorms, lightning and squally winds reaching 60-70 kmph, gusting up to 80 kmph, across the city. Commuters navigate through light rain at Rajiv Chowk near Mini Secretariat, Delhi (Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times) The weather office said that very light to light rain is likely at most places, while isolated areas may receive moderate rainfall. A red alert signifies the need to take action and follow safety advisories issued by authorities. Also Read | Wind at 90 kmph speed, thunderstorm, rain: IMD issues red alert in Delhi; Noida residents get ‘extreme weather’ warning IMD on red alert Officials advised people to remain indoors during thunderstorms, avoid taking shelter under trees and stay away from electric poles and waterlogged areas. The warning comes after gusty winds were reported in Delhi around 12:27 am. Earlier, at 11:15 pm on Friday, the IMD issued a nowcast warning saying duststorms, thunderstorms, moderate to heavy rainfall and lightning, accompanied by winds of …

Heatwave conditions to intensify in parts of Andhra Pradesh

Heatwave conditions to intensify in parts of Andhra Pradesh

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Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh is likely to witness contrasting weather conditions on Thursday with severe heatwave conditions forecast in several mandals of north coastal districts even as thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are expected at isolated places in the state. Heatwave conditions to intensify in parts of Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority said temperatures remained high across several districts on Wednesday, while weather systems influencing the region could trigger rain and thunderstorm activity in some areas today. “Varied weather conditions are likely to prevail in the state. While heatwave conditions are expected in some areas, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are also likely at several places,” SDMA Managing Director Prakhar Jain said in an official release. According to SDMA, severe heatwave conditions are likely in 46 mandals today, including 19 mandals in Vizianagaram district, 14 in Parvathipuram Manyam, 11 in Srikakulam, and one each in Alluri Sitarama Raju and Polavaram districts. Heatwave conditions are likely in another 79 mandals, while the intensity is expected to increase further on Friday, when severe heatwave conditions are forecast …

Vidarbha sizzles at 42 degrees Celsius; pre-monsoon activity likely to increase

Vidarbha sizzles at 42 degrees Celsius; pre-monsoon activity likely to increase

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The state continued to experience hot and humid weather on Tuesday, with temperatures crossing 40 degrees Celsius in several districts. Vidarbha remained the hottest region, while the IMD predicted a gradual increase in pre-monsoon activity across parts of central Maharashtra Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Phones across Delhi-NCR buzz with ‘extremely severe alert’ for thunderstorm, lightning, hailstorm

Phones across Delhi-NCR buzz with ‘extremely severe alert’ for thunderstorm, lightning, hailstorm

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Phones across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) buzzed with alerts on Saturday evening. The text on screen for some people in Noida was titled ‘Extremely severe alert’. Delhi put on IMD’s red alert for severe thunder storm and dust storm warning on Saturday (May 30) (Arvind Yadav/HT) It said: “Thunderstorm accompanied by lightning and fast winds (speed 60-80 km/h, to increase to 90 km/h) and moderate to heavy rain and hailstorm are likely at some places in your district during next 3 hours.” Some got it in Hindi while others got a translated English version with it. This came just as Delhi-NCR residents on Saturday received some relief from the scorching heat in the form of light rain, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) placed parts of the city and its adjoining areas under a red alert for thunderstorm as well as dust storms. According to the IMD forecast seen at 4:30 pm on Saturday, north, northwest, west and southwest Delhi districts were on red alert, while the rest of the city was …

Seven people killed as lightning, thunderstorms hit south Bengal districts

Seven people killed as lightning, thunderstorms hit south Bengal districts

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At least seven people were killed and several others injured as lightning and thunderstorms hit south Bengal districts on Friday afternoon, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a red alert. The storm, with wind speeds reaching up to 88 kmph, hit Kolkata, uprooting trees in more than 30 locations across the city. (PTI) “Seven persons were killed and some have been injured as lightning and thunderstorms hit multiple districts, including Kolkata, South 24 Parganas, North 24 Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly, West Midnapore and Purulia. The deaths and injuries were primarily caused by lightning, wall collapse and electrocution,” chief minister Suvendu Adhikari said. He announced compensation of ₹4 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased. He added that the government would bear the treatment costs of those injured. A squall, with wind speeds reaching up to 88 kmph, hit Kolkata, uprooting trees in more than 30 locations across the city. Several vehicles were damaged after tree branches fell on them. Street lamp posts and traffic signals also collapsed as the storm swept through …

4 dead, 3 hospitalised after lightning strikes at hill in Kerala’s Malappuram

4 dead, 3 hospitalised after lightning strikes at hill in Kerala’s Malappuram

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Four youngsters were killed after being struck by lightning in Mankada in Kerala’s Malappuram district on Tuesday evening, officials said. Three others were hospitalised. Four people were killed in lightning strikes in Mankada in Kerala’s Malappuram district on Tuesday. (ANI) The deceased have been identified as Rahees (20), Fahadh (19), Bahas (18) and Siyad (18). The three injured are reported to be in stable condition. The group of seven students had trekked up to the top of the Panthallur hill, popular among tourists, near Mankada on Tuesday evening when the lightning strikes occurred. Though all of them were rushed by locals to the nearby government and private hospitals, four of them succumbed to injuries. UP Fathima, a block panchayat member, said, “The area is a popular view point. The group of seven students had gone there to relax. Unfortunately, in the lightning strikes, four have died and three others are under treatment. It’s a sad incident.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to …