Bihar: Lightning And Thunderstorm Leave 11 Dead; Ex-gratia Of Rs 4 Lakh Announced For Each Kin Of Deceased

CM Nitish Kumar, in a statement issued during the day, said four people each died in Purnea and Araria and 3 in Supaul due to thunderstorm and lightning.

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Updated on: 20 September 2022 1:47 am

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Eleven people died due to lightning and thunderstorms in various parts of Bihar on Monday, with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announcing an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh for the family members of each of the victims.

The CM, in a statement issued during the day, said four people each died in Purnea and Araria and 3 in Supaul 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 said.

राज्य के 3 जिलों में वज्रपात से 11 लोगों की मृत्यु दुःखद। मृतकों के आश्रितों को तत्काल 4-4 लाख रू० अनुग्रह अनुदान दिया जाएगा। खराब मौसम में पूरी सतर्कता बरतें। वज्रपात से बचाव हेतु आपदा प्रबंधन विभाग द्वारा जारी सुझावों का अनुपालन करें। खराब मौसम में घरों में रहें, सुरक्षित रहें।
— Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) September 19, 2022

The CM also appealed to people to take be vigilant in bad weather and follow the suggestions issued by the Disaster Management Department to avoid mishaps.

"Stay at home and stay safe in bad weather," he added.

(With PTI Inputs)