17 Killed In Bihar Due To Lightning, And Thunderstorms

CM Nitish Kumar announces Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia!

On Sunday, the Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed grief over the death of 17 persons killed during lightning and thunderstorm. 

The chief minister has also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh for the family members of each of the victims.

According to the tweet, the Chief Minister said, "6 people died in Bhagalpur, 3 in Vaishali, 2 in Khagaria, 1 in Katihar, 1 in Saharsa, 1 in Madhepura, 2 in Banka, and 1 in Munger due to thunderstorm and lightning. My deepest condolences to the affected families. An ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh will be given immediately to the next of kin of all the deceased.

He also appealed to people to take full vigil in bad weather and follow the suggestions issued by the Disaster Management Department to prevent thunderstorms. further, the CM said, "There is an appeal to the people to take full vigil in bad weather and follow the suggestions issued by the Disaster Management Department from time to time to prevent thunderstorms. Stay at home and stay safe in bad weather," he added.

On Saturday, IMD in its bulletin predicted rainfall over Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Gangetic West Bengal during the next few days. Fairly widespread to widespread rainfall with thunderstorm/lightning/gusty winds very likely over Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Gangetic West Bengal during the next five days.