Let’s take a look at the DTA in the image above, denoted by a purple polygon, up close. The DTA identified was this one from Fatehpur Sikri to Kheragarh, as you can see below.
Inside the DTA, you can see the stronger red and orange cell tracks that set it off.
After the Storm
Once the storms moved out of the area, officials were shocked by the damage. The storm killed livestock, flattened portions of Agra, and closed schools. There wasn’t a lot of time to recover as more dangerous weather swept through the region just a few days after.
Severe weather has always been a major problem throughout the country of India. Lightning, alone, kills nearly 2,000 people each year. Recently, the states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and West Bengal have invested in the safety of their civilians with Earth Networks alerting solutions.
Other Areas in the Region
India is not the only target of severe weather in Asia. In Bangladesh, lightning strikes killed over 58 people in just a week. Most of these lightning fatalities were farmers. In the past two months, lightning death tolls have reached 70 in Bangladesh.
Governments can mitigate severe weather deaths and injuries with alerts that rely on total lightning detection. It’s critical that these alerts are delivered in a way that benefits people working outdoors so they can reach shelter with enough time to protect themselves.
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