At least fourteen people lost their lives and several others were injured following lightning strikes across Odisha on Friday, according to Xinhua.
The severe weather, which included heavy rain and thunderstorms, impacted several districts, including Koraput, Jajpur, Dhenkanal, Mayurbhanj, Ganjam, and Gajapati.
The India Meteorological Department has issued an advisory for prolonged bad weather, warning of further rain, thunderstorms, and lightning in the area, Xinhua reported.
Lightning-related fatalities are a recurring tragedy during India’s monsoon season, claiming hundreds of lives annually.
