Odisha Mourns as Lightning Strikes Result in Five Fatalities, Bodies Sent for Post-Mortem

Bhubaneswar: At least five individuals, including four minors, lost their lives in separate incidents of lightning strikes in various districts of Odisha on Thursday, according to police reports.

The tragic deaths were reported from the districts of Nabarangpur, Bolangir, Boudh, Sundargarh, and Ganjam. The victims were struck by lightning during severe weather conditions that affected these regions.

Local authorities have sent the bodies for post-mortem examinations. The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding each incident to provide detailed reports.

Lightning strikes are a common occurrence in Odisha, particularly during the monsoon season, and they often result in fatalities and injuries. The state government has been working on measures to improve awareness and safety to prevent such tragic incidents.