At least nine persons died and six others injured in lightening strikes in various districts across the state yesterday. According to source from revenue department, two lighting deaths took place in Sundergarh district, while one person each died in the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Kendrapara, Keonjhar and Jajpur.
As many as 11 cattle were also killed in a lightning strike at Kundapatna in Jajpur district.