Lightning Kills 10 In Bihar; Chief Minister Proclaims Rs four Lakh Compensation

Patna:

No less than 10 folks died in lightning strikes in 4 districts of Bihar on Tuesday, a catastrophe administration division official mentioned.

Banka district accounted for 4 deaths, whereas three died in Nalanda, two in Jamui and one in Nawada, the official mentioned.

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed grief over the deaths and directed officers to pay Rs four lakh as ex gratia to the subsequent of household of every sufferer, an official launch mentioned.

Mr Kumar appealed to folks to remain indoors so far as potential throughout dangerous climate situations.

Greater than 180 folks have died as a result of lightning strikes within the state prior to now one month. Of them, 83 folks in 23 districts misplaced their lives on a single day, June 25.