Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Two killed in lightning strikes in Odisha
Two people, Rabindra Behera and Jaba Baske, died in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district on Monday because of lightning strikes.
Rabindra was sitting on his house's veranda when lightning struck him, while Jaba was working in a paddy field.
Both were taken to a nearby hospital, but doctors couldn't save them.
Lightning is very dangerous, and it's important to stay safe during storms.
Two people died in lightning strikes in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district.
The victims were identified as Rabindra Behera and Jaba Baske.
Behera was struck while sitting on his house's veranda.
Baske was struck while working in a paddy field.
Both were taken to Baripada PRM Medical College and Hospital, where they were declared dead.
- Who
- Rabindra Behera and Jaba Baske
- What
- Lightning strikes
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Mayurbhanj district, Odisha
- Why
- Natural weather phenomenon
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- Location
- Mayurbhanj district, Odisha
- Date
- Monday
- Victims
- Rabindra Behera and Jaba Baske
- Cause of Death
- Lightning strikes
- Hospital
- Baripada PRM Medical College and Hospital