This morning, a severe thunderstorm struck Puri district, resulting in one fatality and seven injuries from a lightning strike. Kumpi Bhoi, a resident of Bhuan village under the Ramchandi police station, lost her life in the incident.
Reports indicate that Kumpi Bhoi and seven other women worked in a field when the storm hit. The intense rain and lightning caused all eight women to collapse. Local villagers quickly rescued them and transported them to Puri General Hospital.
Doctors declared Kumpi Bhoi dead upon arrival at the hospital. The remaining seven women are receiving treatment and are reported to be in stable condition. The community mourns the tragic loss.