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Maharashtra: Three killed in lightning strikes in Chandrapur district over three days

Updated on: 26 April,2023 08:30 PM IST  |  Chandrapur
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In the latest incident on Tuesday, a man was killed in Majri area of Western Coalfields when he was struck by a bolt from the sky. The incident was captured in CCTV cameras and the footage has gone viral

Maharashtra: Three killed in lightning strikes in Chandrapur district over three days

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At least three persons were killed and two others injured in lightning strikes in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra over the last three days while unseasonal rains damaged crops in 312 hectares, officials said on Wednesday.

At least three persons were killed and two others injured in lightning strikes in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra over the last three days while unseasonal rains damaged crops in 312 hectares, officials said on Wednesday.

In the latest incident on Tuesday, a man was killed in Majri area of Western Coalfields when he was struck by a bolt from the sky. The incident was captured in CCTV cameras and the footage has gone viral.



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According to the district administration, 65 livestock were killed due to lightning strikes and five livestock were injured. A total of 312 houses and cottages in the district were partially damaged due to wind storms, hail, and unseasonal rain.

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