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Dozens goats dead after being struck by lightning in Humla

By Rastriya Samachar Samiti

Image: Google maps/Sarkegad Rural Municipality

Simkot, July 22

As many as 50 goats died after being struck by lightning at Ripgaun of Sarkegad Rural Municipality-2 in Humla district.

One person has also sustained minor injuries while some other livestock died in the incident.

Ward Chairman of Sarkegad Rural Municipality-2 Siddha Karki said the livestock were in the pastureland for grazing.

Karki shared that details of the incident are still awaited.