2 die of lightening strikes in MP; crop damage reported in 6 districts

The meteorological department has predicted the possibility of rain and hailstorm with strong thunderstorms for the next three days

Two people died of lightning strikes in Madhya Pradesh on Monday late night in two districts. The crops of wheat and mustard have been damaged in six districts due to unseasonal rains, hailstorms, and strong winds.

One of the victims was working on his farm when the lightning struck him. (Representative Image)

Chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan ordered the district collectors concerned to carry out to an immediate survey to assess the loss. The major affected districts are Mandsaur, Ratlam, Rajgarh, Shajapur, Sehore and Bhopal. The meteorological department has predicted the possibility of rain and hailstorm with strong thunderstorms for the next three days i.e. till March 9.

The deceased are identified as Ashok Kumar from Shajapur and Ishwar Lal from Mahidpur, Ujjain.

According to police, Ashok Kumar was working on his farm on Monday in Dendla village of Shajapur district. Ashok was standing under a tree when lightning struck, and he fainted. He was taken to the district hospital for treatment where the doctor declared him dead.

In Ishwarlal district, a resident of Jamapura in Mahidpur, Ujjain, died due to lightning.