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9 Sep 2022 | SERVIR-HKH

Lightning-prone communities in Bangladesh, new warning system may not be enough

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n July 30 this year, Moza Mia took his two buffalo out to graze in the field near his home in Bangladesh’s northern Lalmonirhat district. Soon after, lightning struck, and Moza, 52, was killed instantly, along with his two buffalo.

Tags: Bangladesh, HIWAT, BMD
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An average of four people a week are killed by lightning in Bangladesh, and the problem is expected to get ...