, Oct. 12 -- Bangladesh experiences a diverse kind of natural disaster almost every year. Thunderstorm lightning is one of the most common and deadly hazards among them. Every year, many people and livestock lose their lives and get injured due to lightning strikes, especially during the rainy season. Between 1990 and 2016, lightning caused an average of 114 deaths each year in Bangladesh. In 2016, lightning was nationally declared a natural disaster in the country.

However, thunderstorm lightning-related deaths and injuries can be prevented if people know what to do and take simple safety steps. Let's learn more about what lightning is, why it happens so often in Bangladesh, and how to stay safe .

What Is Thunderstorm Lightning and How...