Tag: Lightning Strike

Bhubaneswar: As many as 51 persons have been killed in Nor’wester (Kalabaisakhi) induced thunderstorm in several parts of Odisha since April 1, informed Revenue Minister, Maheswar Mohanty today. Out of the total casualties, 47 persons have been killed in lightning while four people died in Nor’wester rain. At least six lightning deaths were reported on […]

Bhubaneswar: At least 5 persons were killed in lightning strikes at various places across Odisha on Wednesday. In Malkangiri district, thunderstorm accompanied by lightning killed two persons, one in MVI-41 village under Kalimela block and the other at Bhejaguda under Mathili block. Two persons were killed in lighting in Dhenkanal district. A cattle grazer who […]

Rajgangpur/Baripada: One person was killed and seven members of a family injured in separate incidents of lightning strike during a Nor’wester in the State on Monday. As per reports, the deceased has been identified as Sido Hansdah, a resident of Ghumala village in Mayurbhanj district. The mishap occurred when he  was returning home after finishing […]

Dhenkanal: At least three persons were killed and one injured in separate lightning strikes in Jajpur and Dhenkanal district on Sunday. A man was killed as lightning struck when he was out with a herd of cattle at Kuninda village under Bhuban police limits. The deceased has been identified as Surendra Dehury, a resident of […]

Bhubaneswar: At least five persons were killed in three separate incidents in Dhenkanal, Nuapada and Balasore districts in lightning strikes on Thursday. While violent storms and heavy rains lashed large parts of the state, lightning killed three including a couple of Jatia village under Parjang block in Khamakshyanagar, Dhenkanal. Another person in Bherunia village and […]

Jeypore: In two separate tragic incidents, three persons including a woman and her son were killed after being struck by a lightning here at at Kharagpur village in Kotpad block of Korapaut district on Sunday. Another 15 year-old boy was also severely injured in the incident and has been admitted to a nearby hospital. In another […]

Bargarh: In a saddening incident, lightning strike has killed a villager at Jhulapiapali under Barapali police limits of Bargarh district. The deceased, identified as Kokila Saa of Jhulapiapali, was struck by the lightning at a nearby place while he was taking sheep for grazing yesterday. An unnatural death case has been registered at the Barapali […]

The minor boys of Megha village of Athagarh block in Cuttack district were killed when lightning struck them this morning

Eight persons died and two others seriously injured as lightning struck in different parts of Odisha during Kalabaisakhi (Norwester) this afternoon

As many as 18 goats were also killed in the lightning incident

Berhampur: Two persons were killed and their wives injured after they were struck by lightning at Palli Padmanavpur in Ganjam district today. The victims, who were working in their farms, had taken shelter under a tree during a sudden downpour when they were struck by lightning, said inspector in-charge of Berhampur sadar police station, S […]

Bhubaneswar: Several parts of Odisha will witness an increase in rainfall activity from today as a low pressure system has formed over northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas. The low pressure is likely to intensify and will trigger rainfall across the State, as per the latest forecast of the Regional Meteorological Department. On the […]

Dhenkanal: Five members of a family including three minors sustained grievous injuries after being struck by lightning at Baghamunda village under Parjang police limits in Dhenkanal district on Thursday evening. The injured Tarun Kerei (8), Lakshman Kerei (8), Gauranga Kerei (15), Surati Kerei (30) and Chiru Kerei (45) of the family have been admitted to […]

Cuttack: Two students were killed after they were struck by lightning in Tangi area of Cuttack district today afternoon. According to reports, the students, who were undergoing skill development training, sustained severe burn injuries after lightning struck them while they were playing with other students. They were rushed to the Cuttack-based SCB Medical College and […]

Keonjhar: In a heartrending incident, a groom was killed while his bride sustained grievous injuries after being struck by lightning today on their reception day. According to sources, the newly-wed couple and three other persons were sitting on the verandah of their house at Tangiriapal village in Keonjhar and preparing for their reception when lightning […]