Two women struck dead by lightning near Ilayangudi
Two women were killed by a lightning strike while working in a field near Ilayangudi, Tamil Nadu. Local police have registered a case and are currently investigating the incident.
Why it matters
Lightning strikes are a significant weather-related hazard in rural agricultural regions, highlighting the need for better safety awareness and early warning systems.
Two women engaged in agricultural work were killed after being struck by lightning near Ilayangudi here.
Police said A. Souriyammal, 46, and A. Periyakaruppi, 65, were working in a field in Thiruvallur near Ilayangudi when heavy rain lashed the area on Wednesday afternoon. During the downpour, the two women were struck by lightning and died on the spot.
Ilayangudi police have registered a case and are investigating.
Similarly, in Alangulam Kadukkappallam area near Sivaganga, two goats belonging to Muthupandi of Manakarai, which were grazing, were killed in a lightning strike.
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