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Two Killed in Lightning Strike in Odisha's Mayurbhanj District

Two Killed in Lightning Strike in Odisha's Mayurbhanj District
Two killed in lightning strike in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district · theprint.in

Lightning is a huge spark of electricity that comes out of storm clouds during bad weather.

In a small village called Kashipal, two people were walking home while it was raining and thundering.

Suddenly, lightning struck them, and sadly, both of them died.

One of the people who died was a woman.

This happened in a district called Mayurbhanj, in the state of Odisha in India.

The police told people about what happened.

Lightning is very powerful and dangerous, which is why it is important to go inside during a thunderstorm.

The two people were out in the storm when the lightning hit them.

A news agency called PTI shared the report with the public.

Key facts

Fatalities
At least 2 (including one woman)
Location
Kashipal village, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha
Police Station
Baripada Sadar
Date of Incident
Monday (reported Aug 10)
Cause
Lightning strike during rain and thunderstorm
Circumstances
Victims were returning home when struck
News Source
PTI (Press Trust of India)

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