12 cows killed in lightning strikes in Keralam’s Kottayam
Twelve cows were killed by lightning strikes at the Cheruvally Estate in Kottayam, Kerala, during heavy rains on October 21, 2026. Local authorities confirmed the cause of death through necropsy, and the India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for the region.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the economic impact of extreme weather events on local agricultural workers and the ongoing risks posed by severe monsoon conditions.
12 cows killed in lightning strikes in Keralam’s Kottayam left A view of the Cheruvalli estate near Erumeli where 12 cows were killed in lightning strikes on Wednesday evening (October 21, 2026). VISHNU PRATHAP The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/u2cbjz/article71611491.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/80687_15_3_2022_16_55_10_1_C2.JPG VISHNU PRATHAP Kottayam, Kerala,15/03/2022.A view of the Cheruvalli estate near Erumeli where theSabarimala international airport is proposed to be constructed.Photo By Vishnu Prathap Hundreds of cows are reared on Cheruvally Estate in Erumeli, with cattle rearing serving as a major source of income for workers KOTTAYAM As many as 12 cows which were being reared free-range on Cheruvally Estate in Erumeli, Kottayam, Keralam, were killed in lightning strikes amid heavy rain on Wednesday…
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