![Lightning strikes in India's Gujarat kill 24 Lightning strikes in India's Gujarat kill 24](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51701073098_RIBUTPETIR.jpg)
Lightning strikes in India's Gujarat kill 24
The rains also caused damage to houses and loss of cattle across the state.
Mon Nov 27 2023
![Move over Ben Franklin: Laser lightning rod electrifies scientists Move over Ben Franklin: Laser lightning rod electrifies scientists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81673929763_LaserLightningRod.jpg)
Move over Ben Franklin: Laser lightning rod electrifies scientists
Researchers succeeded in using a laser aimed at the sky from atop Mount Santis in northeastern Switzerland to divert lightning strikes.
Tue Jan 17 2023
![Four people injured in lightning strike near White House Four people injured in lightning strike near White House](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/71611639176_WhiteHouse.jpg)
Four people injured in lightning strike near White House
All four were transported to local hospitals with life-threatening injuries.
Fri Aug 05 2022
![Nearly 70 die in lightning strikes in India Nearly 70 die in lightning strikes in India](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/61619397435_Lightning.jpg)
Nearly 70 die in lightning strikes in India
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot announced a monetary compensation for the next of kin of those who died in the lightning strikes.
Mon Jul 12 2021
![California fires cover 1 million acres amid fears of new spread California fires cover 1 million acres amid fears of new spread](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/71598236937_CALIFORNIA.jpg)
California fires cover 1 million acres amid fears of new spread
Thousands of lightning strikes have hit the state in the past week, igniting fires that left smoke blanketing the region.
Mon Aug 24 2020
![Death toll from forest fire raging in Portugal climbs to 57 Death toll from forest fire raging in Portugal climbs to 57](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/71497780887_PortugalForest.jpg)
Death toll from forest fire raging in Portugal climbs to 57
Another 59 people have been injured and taken to hospitals, including five in serious condition.
Sun Jun 18 2017
![Pakistan fury after India launches Kashmir strikes Pakistan fury after India launches Kashmir strikes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/61475198997_Pakistan.jpg)
Pakistan fury after India launches Kashmir strikes
Indian commandos carried out a series of lightning strikes Thursday along the de facto border with Pakistan in Kashmir.
Fri Sep 30 2016
![Rio 2016: 'Lightning' strikes thrice as Usain Bolt completes 100m hat-trick Rio 2016: 'Lightning' strikes thrice as Usain Bolt completes 100m hat-trick](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/61471225726_UsainBolt.jpg)
Rio 2016: 'Lightning' strikes thrice as Usain Bolt completes 100m hat-trick
The 29-year-old Jamaican legend, competing in his final Olympics, powered over the line in 9.81sec, vanquishing drug-tainted American rival Justin Gatlin and Andre De Grasse of Canada.
Mon Aug 15 2016
![11 injured in Paris lightning strike, 6 seriously 11 injured in Paris lightning strike, 6 seriously](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/71459871991_Lightning.jpg)
11 injured in Paris lightning strike, 6 seriously
The accident happened at Parc Monceau as a thunder storm rumbled over the French capital.
Sun May 29 2016
![Lightning kills four elephants in Sri Lanka Lightning kills four elephants in Sri Lanka](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/81462704896_ColomboElephant.jpg)
Lightning kills four elephants in Sri Lanka
Four elephants, including two calves, were killed by lightning in northern Sri Lanka in one of the worst wildlife tragedies to hit the country in years.
Sun May 08 2016
![Teacher dies after being struck by lightning in Shah Alam Teacher dies after being struck by lightning in Shah Alam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/61454059667_Lightining.jpg)
Teacher dies after being struck by lightning in Shah Alam
A teacher died and two others fainted after a lightning strike at a secondary school here yesterday, police said today.
Fri Jan 29 2016
![Two die, five hurt in lightning strike while taking shelter in a temple Two die, five hurt in lightning strike while taking shelter in a temple](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-06/51370447995_295x200.jpg)
Two die, five hurt in lightning strike while taking shelter in a temple
Two men died while five more were injured, after they were struck by lightning while taking shelter from rain in the compounds of a temple.
Sat Apr 11 2015
![Don't allow your child to play outside during lightning Don't allow your child to play outside during lightning](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-06/51370447995_295x200.jpg)
Don't allow your child to play outside during lightning
Lightning expert Hartono Zainal Abidin advices parents to keep a close watch on their children especially during this rainy season, as lightning strikes frequently
Mon Nov 24 2014
![Facts on lightning strikes that you need to know Facts on lightning strikes that you need to know](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-11/61416658993_120x90.jpg)
Facts on lightning strikes that you need to know
Here are some facts that you need to know about lightning strikes and the do's and don'ts during a storm.
Sat Nov 22 2014
![Global warming could increase US lightning strikes by 50 percent Global warming could increase US lightning strikes by 50 percent](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-06/51370447995_295x200.jpg)
Global warming could increase US lightning strikes by 50 percent
A team of researchers have predicted that a global warming world would see a major increase in lightning strikes.
Sat Nov 15 2014