Kathmandu: Three people  dieed in separate incidents in Khotang and Mahottari today.

Dil Kumari Rai, 45, of Kepilasgadhi rural municipality-7 died when she was struck by lightning. She died on the spot in the incident, said Deputy Superintendent of Police at the District Police Office, Khotang, Pratik Bista.

Similarly, 21-month-old Anusoya Pokharel of Diktel Majhuwagadhi municipality-15 died after falling from veranda. Critically injured child died on the way to Kathmandu for treatment, added Bista.

Meanwhile in Mahottari, a child drowned in a pond at Ekdara rural municipality. The deceased has been identified as Alok Kumar, 10, son of Shrawan Yadav of Ekdara rural municipality-4, said Spokesperson at the District Police Office, Santu Lal Prasad Jaiswal.

He added the incident took place when the child had gone to play cricket at Ekdara rural municipality-3.