Guwahati: In a tragic incident that underscores the inherent risks faced by agricultural labourers during Assam’s volatile monsoon season, a 30-year-old woman lost her life after being struck by lightning while engaged in paddy transplantation in West Karbi Anglong.
The untimely demise has cast a pall of gloom over the victim’s village and reignited concerns about the safety of those toiling in the open fields amidst increasingly frequent thunderstorms.
The deceased, identified as Subita Derapi, a resident of Harlongsora village and wife of Mahajon Enghi, was reportedly at work in the paddy fields within the Jengkha area when the powerful lightning bolt descended, claiming her life instantly. Local authorities have corroborated the details of the unfortunate incident, and the community is grappling with the profound shock and sorrow of losing one of its own in such sudden and devastating circumstances.
As the region grapples with the onset of the rainy season, marked by a noticeable surge in thunderstorm activity, this fatality serves as a stark reminder of the perilous conditions faced by field workers, who often have little to no shelter from the vagaries of extreme weather. While no official announcement regarding compensation has been made at the time of reporting, officials are understood to be assessing the situation, as the community mourns a life cut short by the unforgiving forces of nature.
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