Lightning strikes in India’s Gujarat kill 24
- At least 24 people have been killed in lightning strikes and rain in India's western Gujarat state during intense storms, causing damage to houses, livestock, and crops.
- The intense thunderstorms and hailstorms in Gujarat are unusual for winter, catching many off guard. Rising global temperatures are fueling a surge in extreme weather events.
- The India Meteorological Department predicts continued rainfall in parts of the state as a result of the collision of three weather systems, contributing to lightning strikes.
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Lightining strikes kill 24 in India's Gujrat, more rain predicted - Khaama Press
Government officials in India have reported that following heavy rainfall and lightning in the state of Gujarat, India, 24 people have lost their lives, and 23 others have been injured. Reuters reported on Monday, that the state of Gujarat has experienced heavy rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning over the past two days. According to reports, heavy rainfall, reaching up to 144 millimeters in some areas, has caused damage to homes and li…
24 killed in two days as thunderstorm, rain batter India’s Gujarat
As many as 24 people have been killed in lightning strikes since Sunday (Nov 26) in India’s western Gujarat state. Gujarat has been witnessing intense thunderstorms and hailstorms, apart from heavy rain, with some regions receiving up to 144mm (5.7 inches) of rain in the 24 hours ending Monday morning, Reuters news agency reported quoting state government data. The heavy rain has destroyed crops in at least 200 places, left more than 25 injured
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