Lightning Strike Damages Five Houses, Causes Tree Fall in Udupi District

A sudden thunderstorm in Udupi district last night culminated in a lightning strike that toppled a large tree onto the rooftops of five nearby houses, causing significant structural damage.

Udupi, located on the southwestern coast of Karnataka, frequently experiences intense monsoon storms, and the last week’s weather pattern was marked by widespread rainfall and occasional lightning flashes.

Local authorities have inspected the damaged properties and confirmed that there were no injuries, though residents are conducting their own damage assessments. Source: Google News – Udupi District.