TURA: One person was killed and a girl was left injured after a lightning strike in Rongjeng region of East Garo Hills on Wednesday morning.
The incident took place around 11:30 in the morning at Dobu Agalgre village when a severe thunderstorm lashed the region.
The deceased, Teran N Sangma, 28, was washing his hands after a meal in the corridor of his house when the lightning strike hit him, killing him instantaneously.
The 17-year-old girl, Rangchi N Marak, was doing the dishes when the lightning strike hit her, leaving her injured.
She was then rushed to Rongjeng hospital for treatment.
Her condition, however, is said to be stable.