Lightning Claims Two Lives in Karnataka

20 April 2024 2:57 PM GMT

Thunderstorms Hit Coastal and North Karnataka Regions. (DC File Image)

MANGALURU: Two individuals lost their lives to lightning strikes on April 20. One person died in Udupi district, while the other incident occurred in Kalaburagi district.

Most parts of the Coastal and North Karnataka region received rain on Friday and Saturday.

Officials said that Nithin Poojary of Palakda village died due to a lightning strike in Kanthavara village of Udupi district on Saturday at 5 am. Meanwhile, 10-year-old Mahesh died due to lightning while returning home in Narona village of Aland Taluk on Saturday afternoon.

In Udupi district, rain also partially damaged 10 houses in Kundapura Taluk. Two houses in Nitte village of Karkala Taluk were partially damaged due to lightning.

IMD has forecasted thunderstorms with lightning accompanied by gusty winds, with wind speeds reaching 30-40 Kmph likely at isolated places over Coastal Karnataka on April 20 and 21.

( Source : Deccan Chronicle )

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About the AuthorGururaj A Paniyadi

Principal Correspondent with Deccan Chronicle, specializes in covering Coastal and North Karnataka districts. His expertise lies in Political Analysis, and he holds a profound interest in human interest stories, history and culture. Offering extensive coverage, Gururaj explores various facets, including politics, environment, archaeology, civic issues, education as well as crime.

Lightning Claims Two Lives in Karnataka

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