What began as a quiet afternoon in a Gurgaon park turned into a nightmare when lightning struck four men taking shelter under a lone tree.
Witnesses described a blinding flash, a deafening crack, and then the men collapsing instantly. Panic spread as bystanders rushed to help, the smell of scorched bark hanging in the air.
Experts later explained the tragedy: trees, often seen as safe havens in storms, can act as lightning rods, channeling deadly currents straight to those beneath them.
The strike is a stark reminder of nature’s unpredictability. In storms, what feels like shelter can become the greatest danger. The safest choice is simple—get indoors and stay grounded until the skies clear.
