India shines as Space Station captures thunderstorms lighting up Gulf of Mannar

A breathtaking view from space has captured India and Sri Lanka glowing against the darkness of night, while dramatic thunderstorms lit up the skies over the Gulf of Mannar and the Bay of Bengal in a stunning display of nature's power.The mesmerising timelapse was recorded from the International Space Station (ISS) as it orbited Earth, offering a rare perspective of the Indian subcontinent after sunset.The footage was created using images provided by the Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit at NASA's Johnson Space Center.WATCH INDIA AND SRI LANKA LIT UP FROM SPACE The video begins as the ISS flies over the Arabian Sea before crossing southern India and Sri Lanka, eventually moving toward the Bay of Bengal.