Heavy rains claim three in Howrah district

Wednesday, October 18, 2006, 17:38 [IST]

Howrah, Oct 18 (UNI) Three people died when struck by lightning in Shyampur and Amta police station areas in Howrah, police today said.

Police said the victims were residents of Sarada and Tajpur villages.

The rains have affected several villages in the district.

West Bengal State Electricity Board representatives said there was no electricity in 42 villages for the last 20 hours due to rains.

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