Between 1998 and 2021, Mexico recorded 2,470 deaths from lightning strikes. A study by the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) integrates the frequency of thunderstorms and social vulnerability to map the risk. The states of Mexico, Oaxaca, Michoacán, and Guerrero account for the highest number of fatalities. These deaths typically affect rural workers due to economic hardship, lack of shelters, and inadequate electrical protection. Although mortality rates have decreased, specific regions remain vulnerable. Preventive measures are proposed, such as the installation of lightning rods, the provision of safe shelters, and the dissemination of information in indigenous languages.
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