Lightning Strikes Claim Lives Of At Least 11 In One Day: Madhya Pradesh

In Madhya Pradesh, 11 people died across four districts in one day, due to lightning. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of lightning and thunderstorms in eight districts. An ex-gratia amount of Rs 2 lakh has been announced for the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured. According to IMD department scientists, in 2021, Madhya Pradesh reported the highest number of clouds and ground strikes.