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  • Lightning strikes kill 38 people in India; some victims were taking selfies

    07/12/2021 7:36:41 AM PDT · by BenLurkin · 22 replies
    CBS ^ | JULY 12, 2021
    Lightning has killed at least 38 people across two Indian states over the past 24 hours, officials said Monday. Many of the deaths occurred in the western state of Rajasthan, where 11 people died after being struck by lightning near a watchtower at the 12th century Amber Fort, police said. Senior police officer Anand Srivastava said some of the victims were taking selfies near the watchtower when lightning struck late Sunday. The Indian Meteorological Department has warned of more lightning in the next two days. Lightning strikes are common during India's monsoon season, which runs from June to September. More...