Bihar: 13 killed due to lightning strikes in last 24 hours; CM Nitish Kumar announces Rs 4 lakhs ex-gratia

ANI
18 Jun 2025, 07:31 GMT+10

Patna (Bihar) [India], June 18 (ANI): Thirteen people lost their lives due to lightning strikes across various districts in Bihar in the last 24 hours, according to an official statement on Tuesday.

The deaths were reported from Buxar (4 deaths), West Champaran (3), Katihar (2), and one each from Kaimur, Lakhisarai, and Sitamarhi districts.

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and extended condolences to the bereaved families.

'It is sad that in the last 24 hours, four persons have died in Buxar, 3 in West Champaran, 2 in Katihar, 1 in Kaimur, 1 in Lakhisarai and 1 in Sitamarhi due to lightning. Instructions have been given to immediately give Rs. 4 lakhs as ex-gratia to the families of the deceased,' said CM Nitish Kumar in a post on X.

The Chief Minister urged people to remain indoors during adverse weather conditions and to follow safety advisories issued by the Disaster Management Department.

'People are appealed to be fully cautious during bad weather. To protect yourself from lightning, follow the suggestions issued from time to time by the Disaster Management Department. Stay indoors during bad weather and stay safe,' he added.

Further investigation is still ongoing. (ANI)

Watch latest videos

News RELEASES

Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Mexico Star.

More Information

null in null

Lifestyle

Section

Bihar: 13 killed due to lightning strikes in last 24 hours; CM Nitish Kumar announces Rs 4 lakhs ex-gratia

Patna (Bihar) [India], June 18 (ANI): Thirteen people lost their lives due to lightning strikes across various districts in Bihar in...

Tripura: Nearly 80 nabbed in massive de-addiction drive ahead of International Day against drug abuse

Agartala (Tripura) [India], June 18 (ANI): In a major crackdown, Tripura Police apprehended nearly 70 to 80 individuals during a massive...

Air India plane crash: 177 DNA matches confirmed, says Gujarat Home Minister

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], June 18 (ANI): Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi announced on Tuesday that 177 DNA samples have been...

UN chief condemns killings of food-seeking Gazans

OCHA said the Gaza Ministry of Health reported more than 338 people had been killed and over 2,800 injured while trying to access food...

Rs 264 cr allocated for school infrastructure development: Tripura CM

Agartala (Tripura) [India], June 18 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said that the state education department is...

Indian Army felicitates Agniveers in Manipur

Kohima (Nagaland) [India], June 17 (ANI): As a part of Indian Army's commitment to community outreach and youth empowerment, Indian...

International

Section