As many as seven people including three children died in lightning strikes in West Bengal's Malda district, officials confirmed on Thursday. Rain lashed various parts of West Bengal see pics (Photo/PTI)
Updated On: 2023-06-22 04:03 PM IST
Compiled by : Anagha Sawant
Malda, District Magistrate Nitin Singhania said, "Seven persons died as a result of the heavy thunderstorms that pounded Malda"
In Pic: Commuters wade through a waterlogged road following rainfall
The DM said that one was killed in Old Malda, while the remaining six people lost their lives in the Kaliachak area
In Pic: Commuters ride a two-wheeler amid rainfall, in Kolkata
In addition, at least 12 students fell ill after being struck by lightning during school hours near Bangitola High School in Malda
In Pic: A woman with school children crosses a road amid rains
"The injured students have been admitted to Bangitola Rural Hospital and Malda Medical College Hospital for treatment," said District Magistrate Nitin Singhania
In Pic: Children play on waterlogged road amid rainfall, in Nadia
