Lightning Strike Injures Family in Thrissur, Kerala
Lightning strike damages house in Thrissur, injures three
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A lightning strike in Thrissur, Kerala, injured three family members when a wall of their house collapsed. The incident occurred early on Saturday morning, and the victims are reported to be in stable condition after being hospitalized.
- 01Three family members were injured due to a house wall collapse after a lightning strike.
- 02The injured individuals are Manoj (42), Smruthi (34), and their daughter Dhwani (7).
- 03The incident occurred around 3 am in Manathala, near Chavakkad.
- 04Summer showers have led to an increase in lightning strikes across Kerala.
- 05On the previous day, 11 devotees were also injured in a separate lightning incident in Idukki.
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On May 2, a lightning strike in Thrissur district, Kerala, resulted in injuries to three family members when a wall of their house collapsed. The victims, identified as Manoj (42), his wife Smruthi (34), and their daughter Dhwani (7), were in their residence in Manathala near Chavakkad when the incident occurred around 3 am. Relatives quickly transported them to a nearby hospital, where their condition is now reported to be stable. This incident highlights the rising number of lightning strikes in Kerala as summer rains intensify. Just a day prior, 11 devotees were injured in a similar lightning strike while returning from a temple in Idukki district.
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This incident raises awareness about the dangers of lightning strikes during the rainy season in Kerala, prompting residents to take precautions.
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