Weak lightning in developing thunderstorms can trigger deadly wildfire

Lightning-induced wildfires are severe natural disasters. However, because of the regionality and random nature of lightning, ...

Another storm expected to near Tokyo's typhoon-hit Izu Islands

Another storm is expected to approach very close to Tokyo's Izu Islands on Monday, following a typhoon that battered the area ...

AP records 99 lightning deaths in 2023, highest in south India

Visakhapatnam: Andhra Pradesh recorded the highest number of lightning-related deaths among South Indian states in 2023, with ...
Earth.com

Scientists say there is 'no clear line' between human-made and natural disasters anymore

New research reveals that wild disturbances are increasing across America, and these events greatly influenced indirectly by humans.
Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)

Lightning frequency, intensity will rise in coming years, expert warns

The number of thunderstorms and lightning strikes is likely to rise, particularly during the pre-monsoon season, due to ...

How Floods, Lightning, & Heat Have Impacted Bihar Population in Last Two Decades

The Quint, as part of its Bihar series, looks at the number of fatalities caused by natural calamities like floods, lightning, and heat in the state from 2005 to 2022.
myRepublica

Recent rain-induced disasters claim 53 lives in Nepal: NDRRMA

KATHMANDU, Oct 9: A total of 53 people lost their lives so far in the rain-induced disasters that occurred last week, the ...
CNN

A lightning-struck ‘miracle tree’ said to fulfill wishes is drawing devotees to a Bolivian cemetery

Struck by lightning during a roaring thunderstorm 10 years ago, an ancient pine tree in Bolivia’s capital of La Paz is thriving. Known as the “miracle tree,” this giant conifer now draws devotees from ...