Indre-et-Loire hit by over 500 lightning strikes in five hours

Indre-et-Loire was hit by 554 lightning strikes in five hours during storms on Wednesday, July 15.

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Some municipalities, like Tours and Amboise, were particularly affected.

No injuries were reported, but material damage occurred.

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