Bhomragora, West Bengal: Five persons were killed in lightning strikes and one drowned after heavy monsoon rains and thunderstorms lashed West Bengal today, a state disaster management official said.
"A seven-year-old boy was killed in Purulia district's Bhomragora village and two others were killed in Rajendrapur of Basirhat II block and Keutepara in North 24 Parganas district due to lightning strikes", he said.
"A woman from Basanti block of Charpara village, and a man from Namkhana block of Uttar Chandanpiri village of South 24 Parganas district were also killed in lightning strikes this morning", the official said.
"A seven-year-old boy was killed in Purulia district's Bhomragora village and two others were killed in Rajendrapur of Basirhat II block and Keutepara in North 24 Parganas district due to lightning strikes", he said.
"A woman from Basanti block of Charpara village, and a man from Namkhana block of Uttar Chandanpiri village of South 24 Parganas district were also killed in lightning strikes this morning", the official said.
COMMENTS
Advertisement
"God-Sent For Me": Bengal Governor On Court's Order On Mamata Banerjee Delhi's Maximum Temperature Settles At 38.4 Degrees, Rain Likely Tomorrow Kolkata Man's Post On Why He'd Like To Move To Bengaluru Sparks Discussion Karnataka's 100% Quota Bill For Kannadigas In Private Firms For These Posts Why IAS Officer Puja Khedkar's Training Has Been Put On Hold Is Earth Orbiting Sun Or A Point In Space? Read This Fascinating Analysis Homeless Man, Carrying Knives, Shot Dead By Cops Outside Republican Event 220-Foot NF 2024 Asteroid Racing Towards Earth, NASA Alerts 4 Top Leaders Quit Ajit Pawar's Party In Major Setback After Poll Drubbing Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.