3 killed in lightning strike in UP

Three persons were killed in a lightning strike in Uttar Pradesh even as light to moderate rains lashed several areas in the state today.

Gayatri (60), Doodnath (65) and Ramjanm Rajak were killed after being hit by lightning in different parts of Ballia district yesterday, police said.

Sawayajpur recorded 5 cm of rainfall followed by Babatpur and Shahjahanpur (4 cm each), Misrikh, Turtipar and Bhatpurawaghat (3 cm each), the MeT department said.

Heavy rain is likely at isolated places in western part of the state and thundershowers may occur at few other places tomorrow, it said.