Bihar: 13 killed due to lightning strikes in last 24 hours; CM Nitish Kumar announces Rs 4 lakhs ex-gratia
- Posted on June 18, 2025
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Bihar: 13 killed due to lightning strikes in last 24 hours; CM Nitish Kumar announces Rs 4 lakhs ex-gratia

"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.