Four teenagers injured by lightning strike in Tamil Nadu

Four teenagers were seriously injured after being struck by lightning while standing in a field in the Keelakottaram area near Ambasamudram, located in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu.

The injured individuals have been identified as Satish (15), Arvind (14), Serma Sanjeev (14), and Sermarisi (16). Following the incident, they were initially taken to Ambasamudram Hospital and subsequently transferred to the Tirunelveli Government Medical College Hospital for advanced treatment.

The lightning strike occurred amidst heavy rainfall and thunderstorms affecting the Ambasamudram, Kalladaikurichi, Agasthiyarpettai, and Papanasam areas. The intense rain has caused significant waterlogging on major roads, creating difficulties for both pedestrians and motorists in the region.