38 People Killed In Lightning Strikes In India.

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Monday, July 12th, 2021 9:39am

By Ciara Plunkett @plunkettciara

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File image: India/Google Earth

Most of the deaths happened in Rajasthan

At least 38 people have been killed by lightning in India over the past 24 hours.

Most of the deaths happened in Rajasthan - 11 died after being struck near a watchtower at Amber Fort.

In 2019, nearly 3,000 people were killed after being hit by lightning in the country.

India lightning strikes kill at least 38 people https://t.co/GeajZmaDlW pic.twitter.com/zryPMJpy1p

— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) July 12, 2021

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