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Lightning strikes kill man, injure woman in Morigaon, Assam
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 01:17 PM
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Two separate lightning incidents in Morigaon district, Assam, resulted in one fatality and one injury.
A pair of lightning strikes hit Morigaon district in Assam, leaving one man dead and a woman wounded. The two incidents occurred at different locations within the district and were reported to local authorities shortly after they happened.
Emergency services rushed to the sites, transporting the injured woman to the nearest hospital where she received treatment for her injuries. Police and disaster management officials are investigating the circumstances of both strikes and have recorded statements from witnesses.
Meteorological officials note that the region has experienced an increase in thunderstorm activity this season, heightening the risk of lightning-related accidents. Residents have been urged to stay indoors during storms, avoid open fields, and seek shelter in sturdy structures until the weather clears.
Emergency services rushed to the sites, transporting the injured woman to the nearest hospital where she received treatment for her injuries. Police and disaster management officials are investigating the circumstances of both strikes and have recorded statements from witnesses.
Meteorological officials note that the region has experienced an increase in thunderstorm activity this season, heightening the risk of lightning-related accidents. Residents have been urged to stay indoors during storms, avoid open fields, and seek shelter in sturdy structures until the weather clears.