Hazaribag, July 18 (PTI) Two persons were killed and 13 others injured in lightning strikes in different parts of Jharkhand’s Hazaribag district on Friday, an official said.
Lightning strikes were reported from various parts of the district, including Katkamsandi and Lupung area, between 3 pm and 5 pm, the official said.
Heavy rain coupled with lightning lashed the district and a man and woman working in the paddy field were killed, while over a dozen sustained serious injuries. All the injured were brought to Sheikh Bhikhari Medical College and Hospital for treatment, where their condition is stated to be serious, the official said.
Sub-Divisional Officer (Barhi), Johan Tudu, said those killed in lightning strike in Barkatha will be given compensation as per the provisions of the government.
Hazaribag recorded rainfall of 30 mm between 3 pm and 5 pm.
Deputy Commissioner Hazaribag, Shashi Prakash Singh, directed all SDOs to find out the details of the casualties due to lightning so that suitable compensation can be paid to the victims. PTI COR BS RG
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