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India Jun 20, 2025

Tragic lightning incidents claim 4 lives in UP's Kaushambi

Four children were killed by lightning strikes in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday.
The tragic incident is part of a worrying trend.

TL;DR

Two kids in 1 village and 2 in another

Two 13-year-olds, Satish and Mani, were struck while grazing goats; despite being rushed to the hospital, they didn't make it.
In another village, Govind (15) died instantly and Rupa Devi (12) passed away later at the hospital.
Two other kids survived with injuries and one is still being treated.

CM pushes for awareness about lightning safety

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has promised compensation for affected families and better medical help for the injured.
He's also pushing for more awareness about lightning safety—reminding everyone to avoid open fields during storms and pay attention to weather alerts.