41 killed in lightning strikes in Odisha

Image
Press Trust of India Bhubaneswar
Last Updated : Jul 31 2016 | 9:22 PM IST
At least 41 people were killed after being struck by lightning in different parts of Odisha in last two days.
The Odisha Disaster Management Control Room said that so far 41 people have lost their lives due to lightning and thunder stroke in 10 districts of the state since yesterday.
While the maximum number of eight deaths were reported from Bhadrak district, there were seven casualties in Balasore district, five in Khurda, three in Mayurbhanj besides others, it said.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has directed the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) to immediately provide assistance to the bereaved families in accordance with the relief code, CM's office said in a statement yesterday.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Jul 31 2016 | 9:22 PM IST

Next Story