July 11: A total of 419 individuals have lost their lives due to lightning strikes over the past five years. Similarly, properties worth over Rs 60 million have been destroyed, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA).

Among the provinces, Koshi Province recorded the highest number of fatalities, with 108 deaths caused by lightning strikes. Lumbini Province follows closely with 76 deaths, while Madhes Province witnessed 69 deaths. Bagmati Province reported 62 fatalities, Sudurpaschim Province had 43, Gandaki Province had 36, and Karnali Province experienced 25 deaths.

Three thousand one hundred and eighty seven domestic animals were killed in the disaster, and 57 physical infrastructures have been damaged, according to NDRRMA. (RSS)