Tragedy Strikes Bihar as Lightning Claims at Least 8 Lives in 24 Hours
A sudden spate of lightning strikes in Bihar has claimed at least eight lives over the past 24 hours, with Patna and Aurangabad being particularly affected. The Chief Minister has expressed condolences and ordered an ex-gratia payment.
Fri, 02 Aug 2024
In a sudden and unfortunate turn of events, Bihar has witnessed a spate of lightning strikes that have claimed at least eight lives over the past 24 hours. The districts of Patna and Aurangabad were hit particularly hard, with three fatalities each reported in these areas.
Additionally, one casualty was recorded in both Nawada and Saran. The Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar, has expressed his condolences to the families affected by this tragedy.
#Bihar: At least 8 people lost their lives due to #lightning strikes in the last 24 hours. Three deaths each occurred in Patna and Aurangabad districts, followed by one casualty each in Nawada and Saran.
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In a gesture of support, Mr. Kumar has ordered that an ex-gratia payment of Rs 4 lakh be provided to the next of kin of each of the victims. Lightning strikes are a rare but deadly phenomenon, and it is crucial for authorities to take measures to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.
As the investigation into these incidents continues, the people of Bihar are left to mourn the loss of their loved ones. Our thoughts are with those affected by this tragedy, and we hope for a swift recovery from this devastating event.
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