Disaster fell from the sky! 3 died in one stroke, lightning fell on the hut

Dindori: Three people of the same family died due to lightning in Dindori, Madhya Pradesh late on Friday night. The deceased include mother, daughter and son. After receiving the information, the police reached the spot, registered a case, prepared a Panchnama of the dead body and took it to the hospital for post-mortem. It is being told that all three were living in a hut built in the field.

Three members of a family died due to lightning during rain on Friday night in Choradadar village of Karanjia in Dindori police station area. According to the information received from the villagers, it was raining intermittently since Thursday. The victim family had stayed in a hut built in the field on Friday night. Meanwhile, lightning fell on the hut late at night.

All three died on the spot in this incident. The mother is said to be 32 years old, while the innocent children are said to be 4 and 6 years old. The police was informed about the case on Saturday morning. The police said that according to the information received from the villagers, lightning had struck the field late at night. Probably, all three died due to that. Investigation is being done in the matter.

Let us tell you that pre-monsoon has arrived in the state. In such a situation, the Meteorological Department also tells safety measures along with warning to avoid lightning. The Revenue and Disaster Management Department of the state government also issues guidelines to people to remain alert.

Lightning often proves fatal during rainy days. People working in the fields, taking shelter under trees, bathing in the pond are more likely to get caught in the grip of lightning when it strikes. There are some measures by which lightning can be avoided. Do not stand under a tree during lightning, do not take shelter in an area with tall buildings, separate instead of standing in a group. It is better to take shelter in a house. Stay in your vehicle during the journey. Do not ride in an open-roof vehicle. Stay away from bikes, electricity or telephone poles, wire fences and machines etc. Stay away from ponds and reservoirs.