Lightning strike: Coconut tree gutted in fire

The coconut tree which was gutted in fire due to lightning, in Gaddehalla near Suntikoppa.

A coconut tree was gutted in a fire as lightning struck the tree at Gaddehalla near Suntikoppa on Wednesday.

The tree was in front of the house belonging to Jothu Kumar.

Electronic appliances in many houses have been burnt due to lightning strike.

There was a cloudy atmosphere in the region since the morning. The area witnessed a drizzle coupled with lightning and thunder.