Overview
- A pre-dawn strike in Thrissur brought down a house wall, injuring Manoj, his wife Smruthi, and their daughter Dhwani, who were treated at a nearby hospital and reported stable.
- Near the Mangala Devi temple in Idukki, lightning injured 10 devotees from Tamil Nadu and a Kumily police officer as pilgrims left the once-a-year Chitra Pournami festival.
- Those hurt at the temple received first aid in Kumily, with the officer moved to Pala and the devotees shifted to Theni, and officials said all were stable.
- Local authorities had warned pilgrims about possible strikes as summer showers strengthened across the district.
- News reports describe frequent evening and night lightning across Kerala during the pre-monsoon period, which raises risks for large gatherings and for homes that may not withstand shock damage.