Lightning Strike Kills 31-Year-Old Man, Injures Companion In Shravasti

Shravasti has been hit by heavy rain and strong winds, with lightning claiming the life of a 31-year-old man and injuring his companion. The bad weather also killed two buffaloes, damaged paddy crops across several bighas and left low-lying areas waterlogged. Strong winds brought down dozens of trees on roads in several areas, while a parked car in Sirsiya was completely damaged after a tree fell on it.

The weather changed suddenly in Shravasti on Wednesday. After rain began, thunderstorms and lightning added to the difficulties faced by people in several parts of the district. In the middle of the bad weather, a lightning strike near Baibhi village in the Sonwa police station area killed Rajesh Kumar, a resident of Haradwari village in the Hardatt Nagar Girant police station area.

Rajesh Kumar had gone fishing in the Rapti river near Baibhi village along with his companions. According to the details, rain suddenly started while they were there. Lightning then struck, seriously burning Rajesh Kumar. He died at the spot. One of his companions was also caught in the lightning and suffered burn injuries.

In another incident, two buffaloes tied in a field in Pipra village under the Giloula police station area were struck by lightning. Both animals died at the spot. The family members said they suffered a loss of about two lakh rupees because of the deaths of the two buffaloes.

The rain caused damage beyond the loss of life and livestock. Water entered fields in several areas, badly affecting paddy crops. Paddy standing in many fields was completely submerged in water. Several bighas of paddy crop were reported to have been destroyed after the heavy rain.

Strong winds also caused trees to collapse on roads in several areas. In Sirsiya, a tree fell on a parked car and completely damaged the vehicle. The people travelling in the car had already stepped out before the tree fell, preventing further harm in that incident.

The damage caused by the rain and strong winds has affected different parts of Shravasti at the same time. Reports from the district include a death caused by lightning, injuries, the loss of two buffaloes, damage to paddy crops, waterlogging and trees falling on roads.

In Giloula, teams from the revenue department and the veterinary department reached the spot and assessed the damage. Teams from the administration and the concerned departments are also visiting the affected areas to take stock of the situation after the rain and strong winds.

The continuing rain, waterlogging, destruction of crops and incidents of trees falling have increased the difficulties of villagers. Families affected by the damage are now demanding that the administration assess their losses and provide relief and financial assistance according to the rules.

The weather in Shravasti has brought together a series of losses, including human casualties, livestock deaths and damage to crops. Authorities and departmental teams are examining the impact in the affected areas.