Tragedy in Jharkhand: Lightning Strikes Claim Three Lives
In Jharkhand's Chatra district, lightning strikes claimed the lives of three women. Shama Praveen died collecting flowers, while sisters Kalyani and Poonam Devi were struck outside their home. Several others were injured, highlighting the dangers of severe weather in the area.
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Three women tragically lost their lives due to lightning strikes in Jharkhand's Chatra district on Friday, according to local officials.
In Bandarchuwa village, Shama Praveen, 35, died after being struck by lightning while collecting mahua flowers. Her daughter and sister-in-law sustained injuries during the incident and are currently hospitalized at Sheikh Bhikhari Medical College and Hospital in Hazaribagh.
In a separate incident in Jehra village, sisters Kalyani Devi, 22, and Poonam Devi, 25, were killed when they were struck by lightning as they sat outside their home. Poonam's husband, Sanjay Bhuiyan, was also severely injured. Authorities are urging residents to exercise caution during severe weather conditions.
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