Dozens goats dead after being struck by lightning in Humla

SIMKOT: At least 50 goats died after being struck by lightning at Ripgaun of Sarkegad Rural Municipality-2 in Humla district.

An individual has also sustained minor injuries while some other livestock died in the incident.

Ward Chairperson of Sarkegad Rural Municipality-2 Siddha Karki said the livestock were in the pastureland for the grazing.

Ward Chairperson Karki shared that details of the incident are still awaited as the pastureland is far away from the residential area.