Eight killed in lightning strikes in Jharkhand
At least eight people were killed across six districts in Jharkhand, India, due to lightning strikes over a 24-hour period. Local authorities have confirmed the deaths and are conducting post-mortem examinations.
Why it matters
Lightning strikes remain a significant weather-related hazard in rural India, highlighting the need for better public safety infrastructure.
At least eight people, including three women and two boys, were killed in lightning strikes across six districts of Jharkhand, the police said on Sunday (June 14, 2026).
Factual reporting of a tragic weather event based on police statements.
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