Lightning strikes kill 14 in eastern India
16:25, 17 May 2025
At least 14 people were killed and several others injured due to lightning strikes in India's eastern state of Odisha on Friday, officials said Saturday, Xinhua reports.
Heavy rains and thunderstorms accompanied by lightning strikes lashed the state Friday afternoon, affecting several districts, including Koraput, Jajpur, Dhenkanal, Mayurbhanj, Ganjam and Gajapati.
India Meteorological Department has issued an alert for inclement weather with rain, thunderstorms and lightning activities in the state.
Every year, with the onset of monsoon season, hundreds die in lightning incidents in India.
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