Lightning kills woman in Makawanpur

MAKWANPUR: A woman died after lightning struck her in Gadi Rural Municipality-5 of Makawanpur district on Saturday.

The deceased has been identified as Bimala Ghalan (26), a local of Bungdal Deurali in the district.

The lighting, accompanied by a rainstorm, struck her on Saturday night killing her on the spot, according to District Police Office, Makawanpur.

Similarly, Kanchhi Maya Syangtan, another local was injured by the lighting the same night. According to police, Syangtan is receiving treatment at Hetauda Hospital. The lightning also damaged a house belonging to Santalal Dong in the same area.