Bhawanipatna: Two farmers were struck dead by lightning while working at a field at Matikhal village under Kalampur block of Kalahandi district on Monday.
The deceased have been identified as Bhajaman Dalpati (47) and Kalia Dalpati (40). They were cousins.
According to reports, Bhajaman and Kalia who were farmers had taken shelter in a hut inside a watermelon field today evening when lightning struck the hut.
While the hut was gutted, both were charred under the impact of the lightning strike.
