【环球财经】雨季雷击事件频发！印度比哈尔邦两天33人遇难

Group 1 - The core issue highlighted is the increasing frequency and fatality of lightning strikes in India, particularly in Bihar, where recent storms have resulted in at least 33 deaths and numerous injuries [1] - Bihar's disaster management department reported that the majority of fatalities occurred among outdoor workers and farmers during the storm from July 16 to 17 [1] - Meteorological forecasts indicate that more heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected in parts of Bihar, prompting officials to enhance public awareness and preventive measures [1] Group 2 - Statistics show that in 2024, at least 243 people died from lightning strikes in Bihar, compared to 275 in 2023, indicating a concerning trend [3] - A research team led by Fakir Mohan University in Odisha warned that climate change has significantly increased the number of fatal lightning incidents in India over the decades [3] - The report indicates that from 1967 to 2020, over 100,000 people died from lightning strikes in India, with a sharp increase in fatalities from 2010 to 2020, and an average annual death toll from 2003 to 2020 being approximately 60% higher than from 1967 to 2002 [3]