Farmer struck dead by lightning in Uppada
A 55-year-old farmer named Nooka Raju was killed by a lightning strike while inspecting his paddy field in Kakinada district. Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan has expressed his condolences and directed officials to provide financial assistance to the victim's family.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the ongoing risks faced by agricultural workers during extreme weather events and highlights the government's role in providing disaster relief.
A 55-year-old farmer died on Sunday after he was struck by lightning in his paddy field at Paatha Isukapalli village of U. Kothapalli mandal in Kakinada district. When the incident happened, the deceased, Nooka Raju was engaged in inspecting his paddy field.
The Uppada Kothapalli police recovered the body from the field and sent it to Kakinada Government General Hospital for post-mortem.
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