A lightning storm refers to a weather event characterized by frequent and intense lightning strikes. These storms typically occur within the context of a larger thunderstorm, where the convective updrafts and turbulent atmospheric conditions foster the development of lightning. Lightning is a discharge of electricity generated within thunderclouds, often accompanying heavy rainfall, strong winds, and thunder, collectively forming a thunderstorm.Why and How it Happens
Lightning occurs when electrical charges within a thunderstorm cloud separate, with positive charges gathering at the top and negative charges at the bottom. When the charge separation becomes too great, a rapid discharge of electricity bridges the gap between the positively and negatively charged regions, creating a lightning bolt. This discharge is nature's way of neutralizing the charge imbalance within the cloud and between the cloud and the ground.