A tragic incident occurred in the Shangla district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa where three people lost their lives after being struck by lightning during a thunderstorm.
According to local officials, the lightning strike hit a group of individuals in a mountainous area of Shangla. The victims died on the spot due to the powerful electrical discharge caused by the lightning.
Authorities confirmed that the region had been experiencing intense thunderstorms at the time of the incident. Rescue teams were quickly dispatched to the area to recover the bodies and assist the affected families.
The identities of the victims have not yet been publicly disclosed by officials.
Lightning strikes are relatively common in the hilly and mountainous regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, particularly during the monsoon and pre-monsoon seasons when weather conditions become unstable.
Such weather events can pose serious risks to residents, especially those living in remote areas or working outdoors.
Officials have urged the public to remain cautious during thunderstorms and to follow safety guidelines to reduce the risk of lightning-related accidents.
Authorities advised residents to seek shelter indoors during lightning activity, avoid open fields, and stay away from tall structures or elevated areas where lightning strikes are more likely to occur.
The tragic incident has left the local community in mourning, with residents expressing condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims.
Local officials have assured that necessary assistance and support will be provided to the affected families during this difficult time.
