Moderate
Lightning Strike
Resolved
3 sources
8 casualties
Five farmers died in lightning strikes in Sunamganj
Five farmers died and at least three others were injured after being struck by lightning while harvesting paddy in the Haor region of Sunamganj district. Fatalities occurred across Dharmapasha, Tahirpur, Dirai, and Jamalganj upazilas between April 16 and 20, 2026.
Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 06:00 amSunamganj (Dharmapasha, Tahirpur, Dirai, and Jamalganj upazilas)
Named victims
5 Records| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abul Kalam alias Kala Miah | 28 · Male | Dead | — |
| Habibur Rahman | 22 · Male | Dead | — |
| Liton Miah | 38 · Male | Dead | — |
| Nur Jamal | 26 · Male | Dead | — |
| Rahmat Ullah | 13 · Male | Dead | — |
Abul Kalam alias Kala Miah
Dead
Habibur Rahman
Dead
Liton Miah
Dead
Nur Jamal
Dead
Rahmat Ullah
Dead
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