Lightning strikes kill over 50 people annually

more than 50 people die annually in the country due to lightning strikes

Professor Chandana Jayaratne stated this during a programme held in Colombo today (18).

The Professor also mentioned that huge damage is caused to property and infrastructure annually due to lightning mishaps.

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Lightning strikes kill over 50 people annually

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