Five women were killed and four others injured by lightning strikes in Jharkhand's Ramgarh and Godda districts while sowing paddy. Three victims were identified in Ramgarh, while two in Godda remain unidentified. The India Meteorological Department forecasts heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning for the state over the next four days.
Canadian officials in British Columbia issued air quality warnings due to smoke from US wildfires in Washington and Oregon drifting north. This follows US cities being affected by Canadian wildfire smoke, leading to political tensions and tariff threats from Donald Trump.
Thunderstorms can cause significant damage to electronics, leading to costly repairs and potential fires. Proactive measures like unplugging devices during storms and investing in surge protectors can prevent losses.
A 24-year-old man has died after a suspected lightning strike incident involving a group of eight people in Pasir Ris, Singapore. The group, aged 13 to 54, were taken to hospital on Sunday afternoon.
Fire crews in Sussex and Kent battled multiple blazes caused by lightning strikes during early morning thunderstorms, with several homes seriously damaged but no casualties reported.
Over 29,000 lightning strikes hit England overnight, causing flash flooding, travel disruptions, and fires, as the country prepares for record temperatures up to 40°C with a Met Office red alert from Wednesday.
Beijing railway researchers propose a space-based train control system to prevent catastrophic failures like the 2011 Wenzhou crash. The system aims to make railways resilient to natural disasters but raises concerns about new digital vulnerabilities.
A lightning strike ignited a fire at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science Laboratory last month, destroying decades of research and millions in equipment. The fire forced over 150 researchers to relocate, with salt water used for extinguishing damaging advanced equipment and irreplaceable specimens.
A lightning strike at a Hong Kong swimming pool during a thunderstorm warning has led to calls for mandatory closures of outdoor public venues and improved safety protocols, as experts highlight the risks associated with water conductivity.
A SriLankan Airlines flight bound for Sydney from Colombo was forced to turn back on Friday after being struck by lightning. Passengers reported hearing a loud bang and seeing flames from an engine. The aircraft landed safely back in Colombo.
A man in Glanaman, Carmarthenshire, saved his neighbours after a lightning strike set a house on fire. Stuart Dunn, 36, alerted the sleeping owner and another neighbour, ensuring their escape with no injuries reported.
Lightning struck five tourists on Mount Monrolo in Indonesia on May 24, killing a 25-year-old climber named Fauzan. The group continued their ascent despite worsening weather, including heavy rain and thunderstorms, before being struck.
Phil and Penny Knight donated $2 billion to OHSU's Knight Cancer Institute, the largest donation to an American academic medical center. This gift reflects a decade-long strategic commitment, not a spontaneous act, highlighting the impact of sustained dedication and proven organizational capability in revolutionizing healthcare.
A severe thunderstorm swept through Uttar Pradesh, India, killing 117 people, injuring 79, and causing extensive damage to property and livestock, with wind gusts reaching up to 130 kmph in several districts.
At least 14 people were killed after lightning strikes hit several parts of Bangladesh, officials said on Monday, as seasonal thunderstorms swept across the country. The deaths were reported from several districts after sudden storms brought heavy rain and intense lightning on Sunday. Most of the victims were farmers working in open fields and labourers caught in exposed areas, local authorities said. Several other people were injured and taken to nearby hospitals, with some in critical...
