Lightning strikes in Bihar kill 9

The past 24 hours took nine lives in Bihar, as lightning strikes in six districts of the state, the officials said on Saturday.

 

The lightning deaths were reported from Jehanabad, Madhepura, East Champaran, Rohtas, Saran, and Supaul districts, they said.

 

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed grief over the death of nine people due to lightning and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh to each of the deceased's family members.

 

According to a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) on Saturday, Jehanabad district reported three deaths followed by two in Madhepura, one each in East Champaran, Rohtas, Saran, and Supaul.

 

The chief minister has urged people to follow advisories issued by the Disaster Management Department.