Rain eases heat in region; lightning strike kills one in Padmanabham
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 15:23 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
The Hindu notes that recent rainfall provided relief from an ongoing heatwave, but a tragic incident occurred when a lightning strike in Padmanabham resulted in a fatality. Authorities are monitoring weather conditions as temperatures remain high.
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