One killed in lightning as unseasonal rains lash Nashik

A youth was killed after being struck by lightning near here as unseasonal rains lashed several parts of the district disrupting normal life, police sources said on Saturday.

The incident took place yesterday at village Babhulga in Satana taluka of this North Maharashtra district.

Nashik city and its adjoining areas experienced unseasonal rains, hail storm and strong winds, resulting in disruption in power supply in several last evening.

Trees and roadside hoardings fell due to stormy winds at several places but no one was injured, they said.

Rainwater entered the record room in District Collector's office. The downpour damaged onion crop and flooded some low-lying areas.