At least five women were killed and four others injured in separate lightning strikes in Jharkhand, according to the initial reports. The deaths were reported from Ramgarh and Godda districts as thunderstorms affected parts of the state.
In Ramgarh, three women lost their lives after lightning struck while they were sowing paddy. In Godda, two more women were killed in another strike. The incidents highlight the risks faced by people working outdoors during the monsoon season, especially in agricultural fields.
Following the fatalities, the India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for Jharkhand until August 6. The weather agency has forecast heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in the coming days, raising concerns over more lightning-related incidents.
The latest deaths add to weather-related worries in the state as monsoon activity continues. With rain and storm conditions expected to persist, lightning safety remains a serious concern for residents in vulnerable districts.
