Hyderabad: As many as 17 people died in different districts of Andhra Pradesh today after being struck by lightning.
The highest number of 10 deaths was reported from Guntur district and two deaths each in Khammam, Warangal and Prakasam, state Disaster Management Commissioner T Radha told Press Trust of India. One more person died due to lightning elsewhere.
Different parts of Andhra Pradesh have experienced squalls and rains since yesterday.
Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy directed the officials to provide relief and assistance to the kin of those who died in incidents of lighting, an official release said.
The highest number of 10 deaths was reported from Guntur district and two deaths each in Khammam, Warangal and Prakasam, state Disaster Management Commissioner T Radha told Press Trust of India. One more person died due to lightning elsewhere.
Different parts of Andhra Pradesh have experienced squalls and rains since yesterday.
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