3 weeks ago
Two Killed in Lightning Strike in Odisha's Mayurbhanj District
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.
At least two people, including a woman, died in a lightning strike in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district.
The incident occurred at Kashipal village under Baripada Sadar police station.
The victims were returning home during a rain and thunderstorm when the strike happened.
Police confirmed the deaths, and the report was filed by PTI from Baripada on Aug 10.
No names, ages, or other details of the victims were provided in the report.
- Who
- Two unnamed persons, including a woman, from Kashipal village; police reported the deaths.
- What
- The two people died after being struck by lightning.
- Where
- Kashipal village, under Baripada Sadar police station, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha.
- When
- Monday, reported on Aug 10.
- Why
- They were caught in a rain and thunderstorm while returning home and were struck by lightning.
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)







