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On June 8, 2018, at least 11 people were killed and 13 got injured in lightning strikes in Bihar.

Few are aware that lightning has been killing more people than other natural causes like floods, landslides, etc
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In 2015, it claimed 2,641 lives when the total deaths due to natural causes stood at 10,510.

Surprisingly, lightning is not considered a natural disaster and victims are not entitled for financial compensation.

Here are some facts about lightning deaths you should know...