Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, May 12 – Unseasonal rains accompanied by lightning strikes claimed two lives in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra, according to the revenue department.
The incidents occurred on Sunday in Beed and Latur districts. The victims have been identified as Digambar Gaikwad, 59, from Beed, and Rahul Jadhav, 22, from Latur. Both were fatally struck by lightning during the sudden downpour.
In addition to human casualties, several cattle perished in related incidents in Beed and Nanded districts, the official added.
The unseasonal weather has raised concerns among local residents and farmers, with authorities urging caution during adverse conditions.