Over 700 farm animals killed by lightning in Mongolia

ULAN BATOR, July 10 (Xinhua) -- At least 738 farm animals were killed after lightning struck central-west Mongolia on Tuesday, the emergency management department of Arkhangai province said Wednesday.

The incident occurred in the afternoon in Tsetserleg soum of Arkhangai province, the department said in a statement.

The dead animals were from two households, the department said, adding that officials of the governor's office of Arkhangai and other relevant organizations are now working at the scene.