Alirajpur (Madhya Pradesh): Two people were killed and one was injured following a lightning strike in Toraniya Falia under Barjhar police station area of Chandrashekhar Azad Nagar around 4 pm on Saturday. The victims were identified as Puja (50) and Karan (22). The injured was Ratna (60).
The incident occurred when the three were seeking shelter under a Mahua tree to avoid heavy rain. As the weather suddenly worsened and rain began to pour, they stood under the tree, waiting for the storm to pass. Tragically, lightning struck, resulting in the fatalities.
Following the incident, Ratna was promptly taken to the nearest hospital for treatment. All three individuals were residents of Dhora Falia in Barjhar.
Woman killed, two girls injured
A woman was killed and two girls were injured due to lightning in Chandrashekhar Azad Nagar. The incident occurred on Saturday evening around 4:15 pm when a woman named Shahbai was struck by lightning while she was with her daughter Sakina and niece Sarita. Shahbai died on the spot, while kids Sakina and Sarita suffered serious injuries.
The injured girls were quickly taken to the Health Centre in Chandrashekhar Azad Nagar, where they are currently receiving treatment. Doctors report that their condition is stable and they are out of danger.
Tehsildar Jitendra Tomar arrived at the hospital with administrative staff and the local patwari. He inquired about the girls' condition and discussed their care with hospital doctor Rahul Jaiswal, ensuring that all necessary medical facilities were provided.
