Anantnag, May 21: More than 60 livestock were killed after lightning struck a grazing area in the Lanedagen locality of Pahalgam in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district during the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday, officials said.
The incident occurred amid heavy rainfall and strong thunderstorms that affected several parts of the area overnight.
Locals said the lightning hit a herd of animals, killing them instantly and causing major losses to the owners. The incident left residents shocked as news of the deaths spread across the area.
Pahalgam and nearby upper reaches witnessed intense rain and thunder activity during the night, disrupting normal movement and outdoor activities.
Officials later visited the spot to assess the damage caused by the incident. No human casualty was reported.
