Lightning strikes kill 14 in a day as seasonal storms hit BangladeshLightning kills hundreds of people every year in Bangladesh, which declared lightning strikes a natural disaster in 20162-MIN READ2-MIN0ListenPublished: 3:26pm, 27 Apr 2026Updated: 3:39pm, 27 Apr 2026At least 14 people were killed after lightning strikes hit several parts of Bangladesh, officials said on Monday, as seasonal thunderstorms swept across the country.The deaths were reported from several districts after sudden storms brought heavy rain and intense lightning on Sunday.Most of the victims were farmers working in open fields and labourers caught in exposed areas, local authorities said. Several other people were injured and taken to nearby hospitals, with some in critical condition.Select VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x00:0000:001.00x
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Lightning strikes kill 14 in a day as seasonal storms hit Bangladesh
At least 14 people were killed in Bangladesh after lightning strikes hit several districts on Sunday, as seasonal thunderstorms swept across the country. The victims were mostly farmers working in open fields and labourers caught in exposed areas, according to local authorities.
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At least 14 people were killed in Bangladesh after lightning strikes hit several districts on Sunday, as seasonal thunderstorms swept across the country. The victims were mostly farmers working in open fields and labourers caught in exposed areas, according to local authorities. Several other people were injured and taken to nearby hospitals, with some in critical condition. The deaths occurred during a period of heavy rain and intense lightning, which is common during this time of year in Bangladesh. The country has declared lightning strikes a natural disaster since 2016, highlighting the severity of the issue. The incident highlights the risks faced by people working outdoors during seasonal storms.
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