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Thursday, 9 July 2020

Bihar: 83 people killed due to lightning so far, Nitish government will give compensation of 4-4 lakh to dependents

83 people have died due to lightning in Bihar amidst heavy rains. On this, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has expressed deep condolences. A letter issued from the Public Relations Cell of Chief Minister's Office said that 83 people have died due to lightning in various districts of the state. The Chief Minister has expressed deep condolences on this and has directed to give a grace grant of Rs four lakh each to the dependents of the deceased.


According to the data released by the government, 83 people have died in various districts of the state due to heavy rain and lightning from Wednesday night to Saturday at 7 pm. These include 13 in Gopalganj, 5 in East Champaran, 6 in Siwan, 5 in Darbhanga, 5 in Banka, 6 in Bhagalpur, 3 in Khagadia, 8 in Madhubani, 2 in West Champaran, 1 in Samastipur, 1 in Shivhar, 2 in Kishanganj. , 1 in Saran, 2 in Jehanabad, 1 in Sitamarhi, 2 in Jamui, 8 in Nawada, 2 in Purnia, 2 in Supaul, 3 in Aurangabad, 2 in Buxar, 1 in Madhepura and 1 in Kaimur.


The Chief Minister said in his condolence message that he is with the affected families in this hour of disaster. He has immediately given instructions to give ex-gratia grant of Rs. Four lakh to the kin of the deceased. The Chief Minister has appealed to the people to take full vigil in bad weather and follow the suggestions issued from time to time by the Department of Disaster Management to prevent lightning during bad weather.


Meteorological Department Issued Alert

Meteorological Center Patna has issued a warning of heavy rain in many districts of Bihar for the next three days. According to this alert, there is a possibility of very heavy rain and lightning in many districts. Due to the loss of life and property, water logging in low places, traffic is disrupted, electricity service is disrupted and the water level of rivers has been raised.

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