Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Three villagers killed in lightning strike in Chhattisgarh
Three villagers in Chhattisgarh were sadly killed by a lightning strike while they were working in a field.
They were sowing paddy saplings when the lightning hit.
The villagers were taken to a nearby hospital, but doctors said they had died.
The police started an investigation after this sad event.
This kind of accident happens sometimes when people are outside during a storm.
It's important to be careful and stay safe during bad weather.
Three villagers died in a lightning strike while sowing paddy saplings in Chhattisgarh's Korba district.
The incident occurred in Chhuri village under Katghora police station limits.
The victims were rushed to the Community Health Centre in Katghora, where they were declared dead.
Police initiated inquest proceedings and sent the bodies for post mortem.
Similar incidents have occurred in other districts of Chhattisgarh recently.
- Who
- Three villagers: Bahoran Patle, Laxmi Chand Patle, Shyam Sahu
- What
- Lightning strike
- When
- July 25
- Where
- Chhuri village, Korba district, Chhattisgarh
- Why
- Engaged in sowing paddy saplings during a lightning storm
Lightning Safety Measures
Agricultural Practices
Preventive Measures
Lightning Safety Measures
Implementing early warning systems and safety protocols can reduce fatalities during lightning strikes.
Agricultural Practices
Farmers need to prioritize safety during agricultural activities, especially during monsoon season.
- Location
- Chhuri village, Korba district, Chhattisgarh
- Date
- July 25
- Victims
- Bahoran Patle, Laxmi Chand Patle, Shyam Sahu
- Activity
- Sowing paddy saplings
- Injuries
- Critical injuries leading to death
- Hospital
- Community Health Centre, Katghora
- Police Action
- Initiated inquest proceedings and post mortem