Tragic Lightning Strike Kills Four Women Working in Tamil Nadu Maize Field: Safety Concerns Highlighted

Oct 17, 2025 01:25 am CST

Four women lost their lives in a devastating lightning strike while applying pesticides in a maize field in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore district. The incident, which occurred on Thursday afternoon, has raised concerns about worker safety during thunderstorms in agricultural settings, as authorities urge locals to exercise caution in open areas during adverse weather conditions.