Reports said two persons—Chulia Pradhan of Haladikundi village and Nidhi Tisku of Kainya Sahi village of Balikuma panchayat - were out on some work in the morning.
While they were on the way, heavy rain came in suddenly and they took shelter under the roof of a house under construction when lightning struck killing them on the spot.
The incident took place at about 7 AM.
Following information, police rushed to the spot and brought the bodies to the Sub Divisional Hospital hospital for post mortem.
The bodies were later handed over to the family members.
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