Devastating Lightning Strike Claims Over 500 Livestock in Yesenzuil Soum, Uvurkhangai Province

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A devastating lightning strike struck two households in Yesenzuil soum, Uvurkhangai province, resulting in the loss of over 500 small cattle. The tragedy occurred at 1:00 AM on August 8, when a severe thunderstorm rolled in, bringing with it a bolt of lightning that struck the livestock, causing instant death.

The Emergency Management Department of Uvurkhangai province received the distressing news at 12:43 PM on the same day, prompting swift action to be taken. At 10:30 PM on August 8, a team of officers, led by the Deputy Governor of Yesenzuil soum, arrived at the scene to assess the damage. Upon arrival, they found that 510 small cattle belonging to herders G and T had perished in the lightning strike.

The 12th Firefighting and Rescue Unit of the Uvurkhangai province's Emergency Management Department has been deployed to the site to assist in the disposal of the deceased livestock. The team is working diligently to ensure that the carcasses are properly removed and disposed of, while also providing support to the affected herders.

The loss of over 500 livestock is a significant blow to the two households, and the community is coming together to offer support and assistance to those affected. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of being prepared for natural disasters and the need for emergency response teams to be equipped to handle such tragedies.

In the aftermath of the disaster, the Emergency Management Department is working closely with local authorities to investigate the cause of the lightning strike and to provide guidance on how to mitigate the risk of such incidents in the future. The department is also providing support to the affected herders, including assistance with the disposal of the deceased livestock and providing resources to help them recover from this devastating loss.