A house in Palmerston, Otago has reportedly been struck by lightning, blowing fuses and and power plugs off the walls. It is believed the house was struck by lightning, Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesman Andrew Norris said. READ MORE:* 66,000 lightning strikes, thunderstorms lash the country* More 'severe' thunderstorms for upper North Island after house struck by lightning, roofs damaged* North Island hit by thunderstorm, strong winds and heavy rainNo-one was injured. According to MetService, the Palmerston area was expected to reach a high of 12 degrees Celsius and a low of 7C on Monday. A severe thunderstorm watch had been issued for North Otago.

Source: Stuff November 18, 2019 00:56 UTC