Jalpaiguri: Two people were killed in lightning strikes during a sudden storm in Jalpaiguri district on Wednesday afternoon.
The dead were identified as Arjun Oraon, 40, and Ratna Roy, 50.
T he storm uprooted trees, blocking NH-717 and disrupting traffic for hours. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolkata | Silver Rate in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Petrol Price in Kolkata | Diesel Price in Kolkata | CNG Price in Kolkata | LPG Price in Kolkata Stay updated with the latest Kolkata news. In Gadong, Dhupguri, Ratna was ploughing her family field with two cows when lightning hit her. Download the TOI App.
Arjun, a mahout patrolling in Gorumara National Park atop a kunki elephant, took shelter under a tree after dismounting and was struck by lightning there. He was taken to Mangalbari Grameen Hospital and declared brought dead.