Bihar lightning: Death toll reaches 105, CM announces Rs 4 lakh ex gratia

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced Rs 4 lakh ex gratia for the families of the deceased killed by lightning in various districts of Bihar on Thursday.

Patna:Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced Rs 4 lakh ex gratia each for the families of those who died in lightning that struck several parts of the state on Thursday.

More than a hundred people were killed by lightning in various districts of Bihar while many people were reported to be injured as heavy rain and thunderstorms lashed several areas of north India on Thursday, according to Chief Minister's Office.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed his condolences over the death of over 100 people in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar due to lightning.

"I am extremely saddened by the death of many people in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar due to heavy rain and lightning. Relief work is going on fast in both states. I express my condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives in this disaster and wish the injured to be well soon," the home minister tweeted.

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Deaths due to lightning:

• Gopalganj: 13
• Purnia: 9
• Bhagalpur: 8
• Aurangabad: 8
• Nawada: 8
• Madhubani: 8
• Siwan: 8
• East Champaran: 5
• Darbhanga: 5
• Banka:
• Khagaria: 3
• Jamui: 3
• West Champaran: 2
• Samastipur: 2
• Sitamarhi: 2
• Supaul: 2
• Bettiah: 2
• Kaimur: 2
• Kishanganj: 1
• Saran: 1
• Sheohar: 1
• Jahanabad: 1
• Madhepura: 1
• Saharsa: 1
• Buxar: 1
• Araria: 1
  

  Death toll reaches 105, CM announces Rs 4 lakh ex gratia

Most of the people who died were working in the fields.

Heavy rain with thunderstorms and lightning has lashed various parts of Bihar even before the onset of the monsoon in the state.

Inputs from Agencies