Surge in Lightning Fatalities in March-April 2025

A recent surge in lightning fatalities across India between March 2025 and 17th April, 2025, has raised alarms. The death toll has reached 162, a 184% increase from the previous year.

Key Findings

  • The first 17 days of April alone saw 142 deaths, a fivefold increase from April 2024.
  • Bihar recorded 99 lightning deaths, accounting for 61% of the national total, with a significant spike in fatalities from April 9-14.
  • Uttar Pradesh also experienced a major surge, with at least 28 deaths in 2025, compared to just 5 in the previous year.

Factors behind the Surge

  • Climatic Conditions: Unstable weather caused by ....
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