Environmental changes and rising global temperatures have led to an increase in lightning strikes, claiming over 30 lives in the Mahakalapada block of Kendrapara district over the last decade. Experts suggest planting tall trees like palm and coconut to mitigate the impact, as their high water content helps ground the electrical discharge. Despite the government installing lightning arresters on cyclone shelters, the recurring fatalities remain a serious concern. https://www.dharitri.com/lightning-is-taking-one-life-after-another-its-been-10-years/ #creator program