Overview

• On May 29, lightning struck under a mango tree in Bara village, Semariya area, killing Ashish Vasudeva (32), his wife Jyoti (26) and their son Kishan (8).
• Two other family members, Naina Vasudeva (2) and Premlal Vasudeva (55), sustained injuries and were admitted to Sanjay Gandhi Medical College for treatment.
• The India Meteorological Department issued alerts for heavy rain, thunderstorms and winds exceeding 60 km/h across districts including Sheopur, Sagar, Pandhurna, Damoh and Raisen.
• The current weather falls within the Nautapa phase of peak summer heat, which often brings unpredictable pre-monsoon storms through June 8.
• Chief Minister Mohan Yadav cancelled his planned visit to Chhatarpur after flooding submerged the Gaurihar helipad, highlighting the scope of disruptions.