Archive · 18 Jun 2025
Bihar: Lightning Strikes Kill 13, CM Announces Ex-Gratia
In Bihar, 13 people tragically died from lightning strikes in a single day.
The areas affected included Buxar, West Champaran, Katihar, Kaimur, Lakhisarai, and Sitamarhi.
The Chief Minister Nitish Kumar offered his condolences to the families.
As a result, the government will give ₹4 lakh to each family.
People are being asked to stay inside and be safe when the weather is bad to avoid getting struck by lightning.
Thirteen people died due to lightning strikes in Bihar within 24 hours.
Deaths occurred in Buxar, West Champaran, Katihar, Kaimur, Lakhisarai, and Sitamarhi.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed sorrow and offered condolences.
The government will provide ₹4 lakh ex-gratia to the families of the deceased.
The CM urged people to stay indoors during bad weather.
- Who
- Thirteen individuals in Bihar and Nitish Kumar.
- What
- Thirteen people died from lightning strikes.
- When
- Within the last 24 hours.
- Where
- Bihar, India (Buxar, West Champaran, Katihar, Kaimur, Lakhisarai, Sitamarhi).
- Why
- Victims were struck by lightning.
- Incident
- Lightning Strikes
- Location
- Bihar, India
- Fatalities
- 13
- Ex-Gratia
- ₹4 lakh per family
- Official Response
- CM Nitish Kumar expressed condolences
Sources
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