Instances When Northeast Faced Fatal Lightning Strikes

06May,2024 Credit: Google

Kakching district, Manipur

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Gossaigaon, Assam

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Bageisury, Mizoram

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South West Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya

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Gomati district, Tripura

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Golaghati, Tripura

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Nagaon-Karbi Anglong border, Assam

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Nongstoin, Meghalaya

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