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- A lightning strike during recent rain damaged the roof and household items of a house in Tavaragatte village in Kanakapura taluk.
- The house belongs to a villager named Ramesh, and fire from the lightning destroyed the solar unit, electrical wiring and other appliances.
- The family sleeping on the ground floor of the building escaped without any injury.
- The village administrative officer and the Maralebekuppe gram panchayat development officer visited the site and conducted an inspection.
- The incident highlights the risk lightning strikes pose to homes during thunderstorms, even when residents survive unhurt.
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- Whether officials announce compensation or assistance for the damaged house and appliances
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Named India · Kanakapura · Ramesh · Tavaragatte · Maralebekuppe Gram Panchayat
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