Lightning strike kills three family members in Uttar Pradesh

A devastating lightning strike claimed three lives in Nagla Madho village in Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, leaving a family in mourning. The deceased were identified as a male relative, his wife, and their young niece—all members of the same household.

Local police said the trio were struck by lightning during adverse weather conditions in the area. Emergency responders reached the scene following the incident, but all three were pronounced dead.

Authorities have initiated standard procedures following the fatalities. The bodies of all three victims have been sent to a local medical facility for post-mortem examination, police confirmed. The investigation into the incident remains ongoing as authorities gather further details about the circumstances surrounding the lightning strike.

Lightning-related deaths remain a concern during India's monsoon season, with multiple incidents reported across states annually. The Kaushambi incident adds to growing concerns about weather-related fatalities in the region.