Farmer working in field struck by lightening in Mandya, dies on the spot
Mandya: In a tragic incident that occurred on Tuesday, a farmer lost his life and another was injured due to a lightning strike in Beeruvalli village, located in the K.R.Pete taluk here.
The deceased, identified as Manjunath (40), was the son of Jaware Gowda, a resident of the village. Manjunath, who was actively involved in agricultural activities, was unfortunate to have been struck by lightning while working on his farm. The incident took place during the afternoon when a thunderstorm accompanied by lightning occurred, causing the fatal lightning strike that claimed Manjunath's life on the spot.
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Another farmer, named Raju, who happened to be nearby, sustained injuries from the lightning strike. He was provided with medical assistance at the Bandihole Primary Health Centre to treat his injuries.
The sudden demise of Manjunath has brought immense grief to his family, as he was an the lone earner of the family. The former president of Gram Panchyath Ire Gowda, has appealed to the government to provide appropriate compensation to Manjunath's grieving family in their time of distress.
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China tests new Hydrogen bomb without nuclear fusion
Beijing: China has reportedly tested a new kind of explosive device that uses hydrogen but does not involve any nuclear materials. This new weapon was developed by the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC). It works differently from traditional hydrogen bombs, which rely on nuclear fusion. Instead, this device uses a chemical reaction with a substance called magnesium hydride. The explosion creates a powerful fireball that gives off extreme heat for a longer time, reported Economic Times.
The explosive weighs only 2 kilograms and uses a unique method to create a powerful blast. Magnesium hydride, which stores hydrogen at high densities, breaks down quickly when triggered by a normal explosive. This releases hydrogen gas, which then mixes with air and catches fire. The result is a fireball with temperatures above 1,000°C much hotter than regular explosives like TNT.
Quoting Wang Xuefeng, a top scientist at the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), The Economic Times reported that hydrogen explosions require very little energy to ignite and can spread rapidly. Wang explained that such fires possess the intensity to burn through strong materials, including aluminium alloys. Due to its precision and destructive power, the device could be highly effective in targeted military strikes.
During a field test, the explosive showed a peak pressure of 428.43 kilopascals at a distance of two meters. This is around 40% of the pressure made by TNT. But the real strength of this device lies in the heat it produces. While most explosives create a quick shockwave, this one keeps burning at very high temperatures for more than two seconds.
This long-lasting heat could make the explosive useful for hitting specific military targets, such as power plants or communication centers. It could also be used to block enemy forces by burning roads or transport routes, making them unusable.
