Patna. Seven people died due to lightning strikes (thunderclap) in different districts of Bihar on Thursday. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has instructed to give ex-gratia grant of Rs. Four lakh each to the kin of the deceased. An official of the disaster management department said that two people died in Bhojpur, two in Munger and one each in Supaul, Kaimur and Banka on Thursday.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has expressed deep condolences on these incidents. The Chief Minister said that he is with the affected families in this hour of disaster. The Chief Minister has directed the officials to give ex-gratia grant of Rs. Four lakh each to the kin of the deceased.
The Chief Minister has appealed to the people to take full vigil in bad weather. Follow the suggestions issued from time to time by the Department of Disaster Management to prevent lightning in case of inclement weather. Stay indoors in bad weather and be safe.
It is noteworthy that in the last 15 days, more than 170 people have died in the state due to thunderstorms.
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