Pune flower seller Ranjana Navnath Giri killed by peepal tree
India
A 60-year-old flower seller, Ranjana Navnath Giri, sadly lost her life after an old peepal tree fell on her while she was at her makeshift stall on Sinhagad Road, Pune.
This happened on Thursday during unexpected heavy rain and strong winds.
Despite being rushed to the hospital, she couldn't be saved.
IMD issues orange alert for Pune
Thursday's unseasonal downpour brought hail and strong winds to areas like Dhayari, Kharadi, and Hadapsar.
Several trees were uprooted or fell across the city.
The India Meteorological Department had already issued an orange alert for severe weather in the city.