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- Five people died and four were injured after lightning strikes at two places in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district during thunderstorms and rain on Thursday, 17 September.
- The injured have been admitted to a hospital in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar for treatment.
- NCRB data shows 2,885 people died from lightning in India in 2017, 2,357 in 2018, and 2,876 in 2019.
- The National Disaster Management Authority has issued guidance on staying safe during lightning, including avoiding tall trees, open fields, water bodies, metal objects, and mobile phone use during storms.
- Lightning deaths remain a recurring risk for farmers and livestock in Maharashtra, making safety precautions and basic first aid knowledge important.
What to watch next
- Condition of the four injured people being treated at the hospital in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
- Further lightning or storm warnings as rain continues in parts of the state
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