Marathwada region saw 149 deaths in lightning strikes in last 3 years: Report

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: As many as 149 people and 2,273 animals were killed in lightning strikes in the last three years in Marathwada region of Maharashtra, as per an official report. Notably, the number of bolt ‘arrester’ devices in six of the eight districts in the region is in the single digits, stated the report which was prepared by the office of the divisional commissioner.