Two die in a lightning strike in Mysuru district

Two people were reportedly killed in separate lightning incidents reported in different parts of Mysuru district on Wednesday.

One Appaiah, a resident of Maladahalli village in HD Kote taluk, was struck by lightning during heavy rains on Wednesday around 1 pm, according to sources.

Meanwhile, in a separate incident, Yashodhamma, wife of Boregowda, a resident of Hosapura village in Hunsur taluk also lost her life on Wednesday after she was struck by lightning during rain.

Sources here said that the late Yashodhamma is survived by her husband and two daughters.

The cow struck

In another case, a cow reportedly died after being struck by lightning in Nooralakuppe village of Antharashanthe in HD Kote taluk.

Published – 27 May 2026 21:56 IST