India, July 9 -- Monsoon-related incidents have claimed 3 lives and forced the evacuation of nearly 800 people across Maharashtra's Thane district over the past week, officials said. A lightning strike in Murbad also injured 2 people, including a teenage girl.

According to the district administration, the fatalities were reported from Thane city, Ambernath and Mira Bhayander. Eleven people have sustained injuries in various rain-related accidents during the monsoon season so far.

The lightning strike occurred in Murbad taluka on Wednesday, leaving two people injured. Both victims were rushed to Tokawde Primary Health Centre and are reported to be out of danger.

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