Two siblings died after a lightning strike hit their house in Nabincherra under Pecharthal police station amid heavy rain and severe thunderstorm. The tragic incident left the entire locality in mourning as residents grieved the sudden loss.
A tragic lightning strike claimed the lives of two siblings in the Nabincherra area under Pecharthal police station on Saturday after severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall lashed the region.
The deceased were identified as Sumanta Chakma (30) and his younger sister Mina Chakma (27). The heartbreaking incident occurred during the afternoon when intense rain and lightning spread across several parts of the area, creating panic among local residents.
According to family members and local sources, the siblings were inside their house when a sudden lightning strike hit the structure. The impact critically injured both Sumanta and Mina, leaving family members shocked and helpless amid the ongoing storm.
Hearing cries for help, relatives and nearby residents rushed to the spot and immediately shifted the injured brother and sister to a nearby hospital for emergency medical treatment. However, despite all efforts, the attending doctors declared both of them dead on arrival.
The sudden deaths of the two siblings have cast a deep shadow of grief over the entire locality. Residents described the incident as one of the most painful tragedies witnessed in the area in recent times. Neighbours and well-wishers gathered at the family residence after news of the deaths spread, offering condolences and support to the bereaved family.
Several residents expressed concern over the increasing incidents of lightning-related fatalities during the monsoon season and urged people to remain indoors and avoid unsafe areas during thunderstorms. Local people also appealed for greater awareness regarding weather-related safety measures in vulnerable rural areas.
The tragic deaths of Sumanta Chakma and Mina Chakma have left the community devastated. Grief-stricken family members were seen mourning the untimely loss, while an atmosphere of sorrow prevailed throughout the locality on Saturday evening.
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The incident once again highlights the deadly risks posed by severe weather conditions during the rainy season, especially in remote and rural areas where people often remain exposed to natural disasters without adequate protection.
