India lightning strikes kill at least 38 people
Lightning has killed at least 38 people across two Indian states over the past 24 hours, officials said on Monday, according to Al Jazeera report. A majority of the deaths occurred in the western state of Rajasthan, where 11 people died after being struck by lightning near a watchtower at the 12th century Amber Fort, police said.
Senior police officer said some of the victims were taking selfies near the watchtower when lightning struck late on Sunday.
In the words of the police officer, at least nine more people were killed and nearly 20 others were injured in separate lightning strikes when the state was lashed with thunderstorms and monsoon rains. It is noted that the India Meteorological Department has warned of more lightning in the next two days.