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5 women killed, 4 injured in lightning strikes in Jharkhand

Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com Published Sun, 02 Aug 2026 21:17:49 +0530
5 women killed, 4 injured in lightning strikes in Jharkhand

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Key context: Five women died and four were injured by lightning strikes in Jharkhand's Ramgarh and Godda districts. Three women were killed in Ramgarh while sowing paddy, and two died in Godda. The India Meteorological Department forecast heavy rainfall and thunderstorms for the next four days. A yellow alert has been issued for isolated thunderstorms and heavy rain across several districts. This development from timesofindia.indiatimes.com highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

Five women died and four were injured by lightning strikes in Jharkhand's Ramgarh and Godda districts. Three women were killed in Ramgarh while sowing paddy, and two died in Godda. The India Meteorological Department forecast heavy rainfall and thunderstorms for the next four days. A yellow alert has been issued for isolated thunderstorms and heavy rain across several districts.

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