Over 200 sheep, goats killed by lightning in J&K

Over 200 sheep, goats killed by lightning in J&K

Lightning struck a large flock of sheep and goats on Saturday evening in pastures of Poshkar Wangat area, officials said.

IANSUpdated: Sunday, July 14, 2019, 06:42 PM IST
article-image

Srinagar: Over 200 sheep and goats were killed by lightning in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district, officials said on Sunday. Lightning struck a large flock of sheep and goats on Saturday evening in pastures of Poshkar Wangat area, officials said.

"Over 200 sheep and goats were killed in this incident. Fortunately, there was no loss of human life as the shepherds were camped some distance away from where the lightning struck."

RECENT STORIES

Assam Protests: Bodo Students Storm, Vandalise BTC Secretariat In Kokrajhar As Anger Boils Over -...

Assam Protests: Bodo Students Storm, Vandalise BTC Secretariat In Kokrajhar As Anger Boils Over -...

Assam: GoM’s ST Report Sparks Outrage As 6 Communities Get New 'ST-Valley' Category With No Real...

Assam: GoM’s ST Report Sparks Outrage As 6 Communities Get New 'ST-Valley' Category With No Real...

Cyclone Ditwah Nears Tamil Nadu Coast; Heavy Rains Lash Delta Districts

Cyclone Ditwah Nears Tamil Nadu Coast; Heavy Rains Lash Delta Districts

Delhi Fire: 3 Killed, 2 Women Injured After Massive Blaze Erupts At Residential Building In Tigri...

Delhi Fire: 3 Killed, 2 Women Injured After Massive Blaze Erupts At Residential Building In Tigri...

'There Will Be Jihad If...': Jamiat Chief Accuses SC Of Failing To Protect Rights Of Minorities;...

'There Will Be Jihad If...': Jamiat Chief Accuses SC Of Failing To Protect Rights Of Minorities;...