Over 60 livestock killed in lightning strike in Pahalgam

ANANTNAG — More than 60 livestock were killed after a lightning strike during late-night hours in the Lanedagen area of Pahalgam in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, officials and local sources said on Thursday.

The incident occurred amid heavy rainfall and intense thunderstorms that lashed the area overnight.

According to reports, the lightning struck a group of livestock in Lanedagen, resulting in large-scale deaths and causing substantial loss to the affected owners.

The animals died on the spot after being hit during the storm, local sources said.

The incident left livestock owners shocked as news of the losses spread across the area.

Pahalgam and adjoining highland areas witnessed heavy rain and thunder activity during the night, with adverse weather affecting normal movement and outdoor activity.

Officials visited the area and assessed the losses. However, no human casualty was reported.