NEW DELHI, July 1 (NNN-PTI) – At least 11 people were killed, due to lightning and thunderstorm, in the eastern Indian state of Bihar, officials said today.
The deaths have taken place during the past 24 hours in several parts of the state.
“In Bihar, lightning claimed 11 lives in different parts of the state during the past 24 hours. Four deaths were reported from Saran, two each in Patna and Nawada, and one each from Lakasarai and Jamui,” a local government spokesperson said.
Bihar Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar, announced a monetary relief of 5,294 U.S. dollars to each family that lost its member.
“The chief minister has expressed grief over the deaths and expressed his condolences with the bereaved families,” reads a statement from the Chief Minister’s office.
Meanwhile, the chief minister appealed to people to take care during bad weather and venturing out. He also urged people to strictly follow precautionary measures issued by the disaster management office.
Last week 83 people died due to heavy rains and lightning in the state.
At present, India is in the grip of southwest monsoon and most parts are experiencing heavy to very heavy rainfall, besides extremely heavy spells at isolated spots.
