Lightning strikes kill nine across four districts

At least nine people were killed and several others injured in lightning strikes across four districts on Monday, as storms swept through different regions from morning to afternoon.

According to reports from district correspondents, the fatalities were recorded in Netrokona, Sunamganj, Habiganj, and Noakhali. Among the victims, three were from Netrokona, three from Sunamganj, two from Habiganj, and one from Noakhali.

In Netrokona’s Khaliajuri upazila, a fisherman and two farmers died in separate incidents. The fisherman was struck while fishing in the Dhanu River, while the two farmers were hit by lightning during paddy-related work in local haor areas.

The deceased were identified as Abdul Motalib (55), Monaem Khan Palan, and Md. Shubho Mondol.

In Sunamganj, three farmers lost their lives while harvesting paddy in haors. Additionally, three others were injured in similar circumstances and received treatment locally.

The deceased were identified as Jamir Hossain (42), Jamir Uddin (46), and Abu Saleh (22).

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Habiganj also reported two deaths. One farmer was killed while working in a field, and another man died near his home while collecting harvested crops.

The deceased were identified as Mokhchud Ali (40), and Abdus Salam (35).

In Noakhali’s Hatiya upazila, a young man was killed when lightning struck as he attempted to gather peanuts he had spread out to dry before rainfall. The deceased was identified as Mohammad Arafat Hossain (22).