Original title: US media: At least 38 people were killed within 24 hours of frequent lightning incidents in India Source: Reference News Network
Reference News Network reported on July 12 According to news from the Associated Press in New Delhi, Indian officials said on the 12th local time that in the past 24 hours, at least 38 people in various Indian states had been struck by lightning.
According to reports, most of these lightning strikes occurred in Rajasthan State in western India. In the past 24 hours, a total of 11 people were struck by lightning near a watchtower in Amber Fort, a historic site in the state. Senior Indian police officer Srivastava said that some of the victims were taking selfies near the watchtower when they were struck by lightning.
Indian government official Dixit said that on the 11th, 18 people in Uttar Pradesh were struck by lightning, most of them were farm workers working in the fields.
The Indian Meteorological Department warned that there will be more thunder and lightning in the next two days.
The report pointed out that each year from June to September is the rainy season in India, during which lightning strikes occur frequently. According to the latest official data, more than 2,900 people were killed by lightning in India in 2019. (Compile/Du Yuanjiang)