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3 farmers struck dead by lightning in Telangana

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Press Trust of India Hyderabad

Three farmers were killed after being struck by lightning in a paddy field in Mancherial district in the wee hours of today, police said.

The incident occurred in Arepalli village in the district, they said.

A case was registered in this connection.

Rain and thundershowers have been reported at isolated places in Telangana over the past few days.

The meteorological department had warned of thunderstorms and gusty winds.

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First Published: May 13 2018 | 4:55 PM IST

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