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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
NEW DELHI, May 17 (Xinhua) — At least 14 people were killed and several others injured by lightning strikes in India’s eastern Odisha state on Friday, officials said Saturday.
Heavy rains and thunderstorms accompanied by lightning strikes lashed the state on Friday afternoon, affecting several districts including Koraput, Jajpur, Dhenkanal, Mayurbhanj, Ganjam and Gajapati.
The India Meteorological Department has issued a warning of rain, thunderstorm and lightning in the state.
Every year during the monsoon season, hundreds of people become victims of lightning in India. –0–