A devastating lightning strike claimed the life of a woman in Pullaloor, a serene locality near Narikkuni in Kozhikode district, on Saturday evening. The tragic incident occurred amidst a spell of intense rainfall and severe thunderstorms that swept through the region.
The victim has been identified as 40-year-old Suneera, wife of Cherachorameethal Riyas, from Parappara. Eyewitness accounts suggest that Suneera was sitting peacefully in the corridor of her home around 5 p.m. when she was suddenly struck by the powerful bolt, a horrifying turn of events.
Beyond Pullaloor, other areas of the district, including Puthuppady and Adivaram, also experienced significant downpours. The torrential rain unfortunately led to property damage, with one house in Thamarassery sustaining partial destruction. Fortunately, the residents of that particular home were not present at the time, narrowly escaping further calamity.