Lightning strikes kill 14 in eastern India

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NEW DELHI: At least 14 people were killed and several others injured due to lightning strikes in India's eastern state of Odisha on Friday (May 16), officials said Saturday (May 17).

Heavy rains and thunderstorms accompanied by lightning strikes lashed the state Friday afternoon, affecting several districts, including Koraput, Jajpur, Dhenkanal, Mayurbhanj, Ganjam and Gajapati.

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