Lightning Strikes Kill 14 in Bangladesh
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 03:26 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
At least 14 people were killed after lightning strikes hit several parts of Bangladesh, officials said on Monday, as seasonal thunderstorms swept across the country. The deaths were reported from several districts after sudden storms brought heavy rain and intense lightning on Sunday.
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