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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.

Bihar lightning deaths: CM announces Rs 4 lakh ex gratia
Bihar lightning deaths: CM announces Rs 4 lakh ex gratia
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Published : Jun 26, 2020, 7:26 AM IST

Updated : Jun 26, 2020, 12:23 PM IST

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.

Neeraj Kumar, Minister of Information and public relations

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.

  • तेज बारिश और बिजली गिरने के कारण उत्तर प्रदेश और बिहार में कई लोगों के निधन से अत्यंत दु:खी हूँ। दोनों राज्यों में राहत कार्य पूरी तेजी से चल रहा है। इस आपदा से जान गवाने वाले लोगों के परिजनों के प्रति संवेदना व्यक्त करता हूँ और घायलों के शीघ्र ही स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूँ।

    — Amit Shah (@AmitShah) June 25, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

"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.

READ: Lightning kills 83 in Bihar, 24 in UP amid thunderstorms

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
    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

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.

Neeraj Kumar, Minister of Information and public relations

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.

  • तेज बारिश और बिजली गिरने के कारण उत्तर प्रदेश और बिहार में कई लोगों के निधन से अत्यंत दु:खी हूँ। दोनों राज्यों में राहत कार्य पूरी तेजी से चल रहा है। इस आपदा से जान गवाने वाले लोगों के परिजनों के प्रति संवेदना व्यक्त करता हूँ और घायलों के शीघ्र ही स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूँ।

    — Amit Shah (@AmitShah) June 25, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data=" ">

"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.

READ: Lightning kills 83 in Bihar, 24 in UP amid thunderstorms

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
    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

Last Updated : Jun 26, 2020, 12:23 PM IST
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