Gujarat Rain Horror: 24 died during lightning strikes in state across week

DN Bureau

As per information received, a total of 24 people have lost their lives due to the lightning strikes, while 23 people sustained injuries. Read further on Dynamite News: Read further on Dynamite News:

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Gandhinagar: At least 24 people have died so far in unseasonal rainfall that hit several parts of Gujarat over the weekend, which has also claimed the lives of 71 animals, an official from the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) said on Monday.

According to information, one person died in each of the districts of Ahmedabad, Amreli, Anand, Kheda, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Panchmahal, Patan, Botad, Mehsana, Sabarkantha, Surat and Surendranagar. In Tapi district two people lost their lives due to a lighting strike.

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Three people each were killed due to lightning strikes in the districts of Banaskantha and Bharuch and four persons died in Dahod district, the official said.

As per information received, a total of 24 people have lost their lives due to the lightning strikes, while 23 people sustained injuries.

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On Sunday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed his grief over the loss of lives in Gujarat.

The weather department had predicted rain three days in advance. Rain started with strong winds in many areas of South Gujarat, Saurashtra and North Gujarat. (with ANI inputs)










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