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Lightning Kills At Least 21 in Tharparkar, Sanghar

KARACHI: At least 21 people, including women and children, were killed following a lightning disaster in parts of Tharparkar and Sanghar districts during the last 24 hours.

According to details, dozens of animals have also been killed in the region due to the lightning.

The heavy to moderate rainfall continues across the desert, creating panic amongst the people of Tharparkar and adjacent areas.

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah expressed grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives in the incident and directed provincial minister Feroz Dero to estimate the loss and provide the best humanitarian aid to the victims.

He also directed all the concerned authorities including the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) to stay alert.

On the other hand, Sindh Governor Imran Ismail also expressed grief over the disastrous incident, saying: “I am extremely sad over the loss of lives due to natural cause.”

The Governor directed the provincial chief secretary to accelerate rescue operations and leave no stone unturned in providing the best medical facilities to the injured in the incident.

He also telephoned PDMA chairman and discussed the relief and rescue operation in Tharparkar.