Archive · 14 Sep 2026
YS Jagan Mourns Four Lightning Strike Deaths in Palnadu
Four people died after lightning strikes in Palnadu district.
Their names were Talapaneni Nagamma, Majjiga Chinna Koteswara Rao, Mekala Venkayamma and Derangula Venkataiah.
They came from several villages in the district.
YS Jagan Mohan Reddy said he was deeply saddened by the deaths.
He said the loss was especially painful because it happened during a festive occasion.
He offered condolences to the victims’ families.
He also asked the State Government to help the families quickly with financial assistance.
The government was urged to support the families in every possible way.
Four people died in separate lightning strikes in Palnadu district.
The deceased were identified as Talapaneni Nagamma, Majjiga Chinna Koteswara Rao, Mekala Venkayamma and Derangula Venkataiah.
The victims were from Petlurivaripalem, Mopirivaripalem, Lakshmipuram near Kakani and Palapadu village.
Former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed shock and condolences to the bereaved families.
Jagan urged the State Government to provide immediate financial assistance to the affected families.
- Who
- Four residents of Palnadu district died: Talapaneni Nagamma, Majjiga Chinna Koteswara Rao, Mekala Venkayamma and Derangula Venkataiah.
- What
- Four people were killed in lightning strikes, prompting condolences and a request for financial assistance.
- When
- During a festive occasion; the article does not specify a date.
- Where
- Palnadu district, including Petlurivaripalem, Mopirivaripalem, Lakshmipuram near Kakani and Palapadu village in Narasaraopet mandal.
- Why
- YS Jagan Mohan Reddy urged immediate assistance because four families were left grieving after the deaths.
- Deaths
- Four people
- Cause
- Lightning strikes
- District
- Palnadu district
- Deceased
- Talapaneni Nagamma; Majjiga Chinna Koteswara Rao; Mekala Venkayamma; Derangula Venkataiah
- Locations
- Petlurivaripalem, Mopirivaripalem, Lakshmipuram near Kakani and Palapadu village
- Response
- YS Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed grief and condolences
- Requested action
- Immediate financial assistance and support from the State Government