15 killed in lightning strikes in Bihar
PTI, Jul 26, 2022, 8:45 PM IST
Representational Image by shutterstock
Patna: At least 15 people were killed in separate incidents of lightning strikes in seven districts of Bihar in the past 24 hours.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday expressed grief over the deaths and announced ex gratia of Rs four lakh for the family members of each of the victims.
Kaimur district reported the largest number of seven deaths to lightning, followed by three in Bhojpur and one each in Patna, Jahanabad, Arwal, Rohtash, and Aurangabad.
My deepest condolences to the affected families. An ex-gratia of Rs four lakh will be given immediately to the next of kin of all the dead in lightning, Kumar said in a statement issued here today. He also appealed to the people to keep vigil during bad weather and follow suggestions issued by the disaster management department.
“Stay at home and stay safe in bad weather,” he said.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
Kerala HC denies bail to police officer accused of ‘raping’ minor Dalit girl
Nursing student suicide: Three students arrested in Kerala
Nadda’s letter to Kharge full of falsehoods: Cong
Mumbai terror accused Rana approaches US Supreme Court to challenge extradition to India
Who will be next Maharashtra CM? Mahayuti, MVA constituents drop different names
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
Thanks for visiting Udayavani
You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.