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Lightning strikes kill 24 people in India

According to Tin Tuc newspaper November 27, 2023 16:05

Indian authorities said on November 27 that 24 people were killed by lightning strikes and about 23 others were injured in accidents related to heavy rains in the western Indian state of Gujarat over the past two days.

According to official data, Gujarat state experienced heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms and hail from November 26 to 27, with some places recording rainfall of up to 144 mm in 24 hours up to the morning of November 27. The rain damaged many houses and livestock in the state.

Gujarat Agriculture Minister Raghavij Patel said on November 27 that an investigation would be conducted to assess the damage and compensation would be paid to the victims based on the investigation results.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast continued rain in many parts of the state on November 27.

Gujarat has been hit by several natural disasters. In August 2020, heavy rains and flooding in the state killed 14 people in just two days. A year earlier, in August 2019, rain-related accidents killed 31 people.

According to Tin Tuc newspaper
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Lightning strikes kill 24 people in India