Leaves Nothing but Ashes, Lightning Bolt Obliterates 20-Foot Tree in Madhya Pradesh
Humans may reign as the dominant species on Earth today, but we remain at the mercy of nature’s formidable power. Natural disasters such as floods, cyclones, and thunderstorms serve as stark reminders of our vulnerability, often causing widespread devastation to both human lives and property. The residents of Sumeri village in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, experienced this firsthand when a fierce lightning strike obliterated a towering 20-foot tree in mere minutes, reducing it to a pile of ashes.
On an otherwise ordinary day, the weather in Sumeri a village nestled along the Sagar Bhopal Road shifted dramatically after noon. Dark clouds gathered ominously, casting shadows over the village as a light drizzle escalated into a heavy downpour. The wind howled with increasing intensity, driving the villagers to seek refuge indoors. Suddenly, a blinding flash of lightning illuminated the sky, followed by a thunderous clap that reverberated through the air, startling the entire village.
After several tense minutes, the rain persisted, but some villagers cautiously ventured outside, umbrellas in hand, only to discover a horrifying sight a palm tree near Hanuman Singh’s home was engulfed in flames. The once-vibrant green tree had been transformed into a blazing inferno, with sparks flying in all directions despite the relentless rain. It became evident that the tree had been struck by lightning, and within just five minutes, the mighty 20-foot-tall tree had been reduced to nothing but ashes.
Rajkumar Singh Lambardar vividly recalled the moments of sheer terror that swept through the village in the wake of the thunderous noise. Fear gripped the community as they struggled to comprehend the sudden and violent event. It took considerable courage for a few brave villagers to step outside and investigate the source of the explosion. In the midst of the chaos, Rajkumar Singh expressed profound relief that, despite the ferocity of the strike, no one was injured, and the surrounding properties remained intact. The lightning had struck dangerously close to Hanuman Singh’s home, where his entire family had been just feet away from the point of impact. Miraculously, they emerged unscathed. Even the family’s livestock, including a cow and a buffalo housed in a nearby cowshed, were unharmed, and the homes of neighboring villagers escaped the flames unscathed.
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Author:- Apoorva Arora