Deadly storms sweep Bangladesh, killing ten by lightning
Intense storms in Bangladesh have led to the deaths of ten people. The victims include farmers caught off guard while working in rice fields and pedestrians.
What do you need to know?
- Where did the tragedy occur? In the northern and eastern regions of Bangladesh, including the Mymensingh district. The storm hit suddenly, surprising the residents.
- Causes of death? Lightning strikes and intense gusts of wind overturned trees and broke branches.
- What is the weather forecast? Forecasters now warn of a heatwave that may affect these areas and persist over the country for several days.
What were the circumstances of the tragic events?
On Sunday, intense storms swept over Bangladesh, causing the deaths of at least ten people. In the Mymensingh district, five farmers, including one teenager, died in the rice fields. The storms were unexpected and accompanied by dangerous wind gusts.
In the Ghagra municipality, another tragedy occurred. A pedestrian seeking shelter from the storm was killed when strong winds overturned the tree under which he took cover. In the same region, another resident died after a branch fell on his head.
What is the forecast for the coming days?
Bangladesh's meteorological office warns of a heatwave that has been persisting over the western and central parts of the country for several days. In the city of Chuadanga, thermometers showed 41°C. Forecasters predict that the hot weather may persist for several days, posing an additional risk to residents.
