As the monsoon season causes widespread issues like potholes and waterlogged roads, a chilling video shared by Instagram user Sally Nolan highlights a dramatic side of the rainy season. Captured during heavy rains, the video shows lightning striking a palm tree, causing it to burst into flames. Nolan, initially enjoying the storm from her window, is startled by the lightning strike and steps back.
In her post, Nolan captioned the video, “All about the timing! I wasn’t expecting this. Quietly filming the storm from my bedroom window.” The clip, posted a few days ago, has since gone viral, amassing over 16 million views along with numerous likes and comments.
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Reactions to the video included:
“This happened to a palm tree in my front yard and it just turned into a long stick with a charred tip.”
“Thinking about how the sky shoots out a fire that can kill you is crazy…. What is life,” commented Tanja Jutanda.
“I saw lightning strike a tree outside my apartment like this before. I physically jumped and screamed, and its rattle was so intense to the building that my neighbor’s ceiling fan fell. I know this because we all went out into the hallway after to see if people were okay. Thunder is the sound of lightning, and I’m telling you… That shit within feet of you is so loud,” shared user Molivia.
