India / 83 people die in 24 hours due to thunderstorms in Bihar

At least 83 people died due to thunderstorms in Bihar in the last 24 hours, according to figures provided by the Chief Minister's Office. Bihar CM Nitish Kumar announced a compensation of ₹4 lakh each for the families of the deceased. Gopalganj reported 13 deaths, while eight each died in Madhubani and Nawada, and six each in Bhagalpur and Siwan.

ANI : Jun 26, 2020, 08:28 AM
Patna: At least 83 people died due to thunderstorms in Bihar in the last 24 hours, according to Chief Minister's Office.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced Rs 4 lakhs each for the families of deceased.

Thirteen people died in Gopalganj, 8 each in Madhubani and Nawada, 6 each in Baghalpur and Siwan, 5 each in Darbhanga, Banka, East Champaran and 3 each in Khagaria and Aurangabad.

Due to thunderstorms, two people each lost their lives in West Champaran, Kishanganj, Jamui, Jahanabad, Purnia, Supaul, Buxar, Kaimur while one death each was reported in Samastipur, Shivhar, Saran, Sitamarhi and Madhepura.