Dhangadhi, October 6, 2026 — Seven people were injured after lightning struck near a house in Dhurjanna, Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City-17, while they were celebrating a birthday on the rooftop.
According to the District Police Office, the incident occurred last night at the house of local resident Khusilal Chaudhary. A lightning strike hit near the house, injuring the seven people who were attending the birthday celebration.
The injured have been identified as 35-year-old Aarati Chaudhary, 17-year-old Aayusara Chaudhary, 13-year-old Shrishti Chaudhary, 55-year-old Bagmati Chaudhary, seven-year-old Shisir Chaudhary, 14-year-old Renuka Chaudhary and 35-year-old Janaki Chaudhary.
All seven were taken to Seti Provincial Hospital in Dhangadhi for treatment.
Yogendra Timilsina, information officer at the Kailali District Police Office, said all those receiving treatment at the hospital are in stable condition.
