Lightning kills five in Pakistan's Balochistan

At least five people, including three children, were killed on Saturday as lightning struck their houses in Pakistan's Balochistan province, the media reported.

Heavy rains and thunderstorms lashed several villages in the area.

"Three minor girls, were among five killed due to lightning strike on a house," authorities said, Dawn reported.

"The rooms of the house caught fire with most people managing to evacuate in time," authorities added.