lightning

Bhubaneswar: A total of 246 people have died in lightning during 2019-20 in Odisha, said Revenue and Disaster Management minister Sudam Marandi in the State Assembly on Friday. Replying…

Bhubaneswar: Lightning is the natural calamity that claims the most lives in Odisha every year. So far, over 175 people have died in lightning strikes in the state this year, the Special…

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday said that rainfall activity in Odisha will continue for five days till October 10. In a mid-day bulletin, IMD said that…

Kendrapara/Puri: Six persons were killed in lightning strikes in Kendrapara and Puri districts on Wednesday afternoon. In Kendrapara district, five persons were killed and two seriously…

Bhubaneswar: The Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar, has issued severe lightning warning for 28 blocks of Odisha on Wednesday. In its mid-day release, the centre advised people of Telkoi,…

Tangi: Two persons died and three were critically injured in lightning strikes here on Sunday. The deceased have been identified as Chitu Rout of Tangi and Tushar Palai of Jharia village…

Bhubaneswar: Human casualty in Odisha due to lightning strikes has declined by 31 percent during 2018-19 because of the effective use of Early Warning Communication system (EWCS), said…

Bhubaneswar: The Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar on Thursday issued thunderstorm warning for 12 districts in Odisha. Moderate thunderstorm, lightning and light to moderate rainfall are…

Deogarh: A man was killed in a lightning strike at Kadapata village near Barkote in Deogarh district on Tuesday night. The deceased was identified as Sahadeb Sahoo. Sources said the…

Bargarh: Fire triggered by lightning engulfed a house, killing a couple who was fast asleep, at Bisipali village under Padampur police limits in Bargarh district late on Sunday. The…