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flag 300 rural farmers in Bangladesh died from lightning strikes Feb-Sept 2023, most while working on farms; experts link deaths to climate change.

flag In Bangladesh, nearly 300 people, predominantly rural farmers, died from lightning strikes between February and September 2023, according to the Save the Society and Thunderstorm Awareness Forum. flag The fatalities, totaling 297, included 242 men and 55 women, with the majority occurring while individuals worked on farms. flag Experts attribute the rising deaths to climate change, highlighting the need for better safety measures and public education on lightning hazards.

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