KATHMANDU: Prakash Raut, a resident of Jamirgadi, Mechinagar Municipality-15, Jhapa, died from the lightning that occurred on Saturday morning.

Similarly, Sunita Raut, Manju Raut of the same municipality and Sumitra Bhattarai of Rupakot Majhuwagadi Municipality-1 of Khotang were injured in the incident.

They are receiving treatment at local hospitals, the National Emergency Operation Centre informed.