Today at 11:45 at Otkamar farm of Dekhkanabad district of Kashkadarya province, lightning struck three people, the Ministry of Emergency Situations said.
One person died, the second was hospitalized, and the third received medical assistance on the spot.
The man who died in the lightning strike was 63 years old, according to Nasafnews. His sons, aged 37 and 42, who were struck by lightning, are being treated at the hospital.
The Ministry of Emergency Situations urged citizens to observe safety measures in adverse weather conditions.
On the afternoon of March 9, Uzhydromet published a warning about heavy thunderstorms and an increase in wind speed to 12-14 m/s.
