Almost 350 goats and lambs were killed by lightning on Saturday night in the Khattu Khal forests of Uttarkashi.
Sanjeev Rawat, a resident of Barsu village in Bhatwari block, and a friend were transporting their sheep and goats from Rishikesh to Uttarkashi when lightning struck a large pine tree, electrocuting at least 350 animals to death. The incident happened in the Khattu Khal area of Dunda block.
According to a resident who confirmed the story, Jagmohan Rawat, the tragedy near the village of Khattu Khal resulted in the greatest loss of animal life in recent memory.
A team will be dispatched to the scene to assess the damage, according to a news release from the emergency management agency, which also noted that sheep and goat deaths had been reported. To the district administration, the team will submit a report.
The Met Office predicts that rain will continue to fall in Uttarakhand through March 30.
