Two people died on the spot and 13 others were severely injured when a lightning struck a cattle shed under which they were taking shelter from the rain.
The incident occurred at Mawngap village in Mawshynrut Civil Sub Division, West Khasi Hills at around 12 noon.
Sordar of Mawngap Mawjaw Langrin village told that altogether 15 people were taking shelter from heavy rain in the cattle shed that they were constructing.
The deceased were identified as Leborius Nongsiang (17) and Leding Rongrin (37).
After the incident the Riangdo Police Station was informed and the bodies were handed to the families. All the injured people were shifted to Riangdo CHC for medical assistance.
