Four dead in lightning incidents as Rajasthan receives first monsoon rains
The Hindu
Four people were killed and as many others injured in incidents of lightning strikes in Rajasthan as the first monsoon rains were received in some parts of the State.
Four people were killed and as many others injured in incidents of lightning strikes in Rajasthan as the first monsoon rains were received in some parts of the State, officials said June 26.
The deaths were reported from Pali, Baran and Chittorgarh districts, they said.
Monsoon entered parts of the State on Sunday, bringing light to moderate rains and heavy rains in some districts of Udaipur, Kota, Bikaner, Jaipur divisions.
A Meteorological Department spokesman said till Monday morning, 10 cm rainfall was recorded in Kathumar of Alwar and Khamnaur of Rajsamand districts.
Surajgarh of Jhunjhunu recorded 8 cm rainfall, while 7 cm precipitation was recorded in Bhainsrodgarh of Chittorgarh, Ajitgarh of Sikar, and Kota district‘s Kota and Ramganj Mandi, the spokesperson said.
Alwar's Kotkasim received 6 cm rainfall and Dausa's Baswar 6 cm, while many other places recorded rainfall ranging from 1-5 cm.
Dinesh (21) died after being struck by lightning in Pali district on Sunday evening, police said.
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