Daijiworld Media Network - Bantwal
Bantwal, Oct 22: Two houses suffered extensive damage after being struck by lightning at Panjikallu in Bantwal taluk on October 19.
The house of Gopal Poojary at Panjikallu Padavu was struck by lightning at around 3.30 am, causing severe damage to various parts of the building. No one was present in the house at the time of the incident. The damage came to light when the family members visited the house on Wednesday.
In another incident in the same village, the house of Achutha Achari at Patradi Mane was partially damaged after being struck by lightning. No casualties were reported in either incident.
Meanwhile, the residential house of Sabakunnhi at Surya Mane in Idthidu village near Vittla was damaged due to rain on the evening of October 20.