Lightning strikes claim seven lives in Sylhet, Sunamganj

Seven people died from lightning strikes in Sylhet and Sunamganj districts of Bangladesh on Sunday. Three fatalities occurred in Sylhet, including a farmer and a college student. In Sunamganj, four individuals lost their lives while fishing during a storm. An additional person was electrocuted in Bishwambharpur. Local police officials confirmed the incidents. The victims were struck in various locations, including agricultural fields and a haor (wetland ecosystem). These tragic events highlight the danger of lightning strikes during storms in the region.READ FULL