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At least 25 people were killed in lightning strikes and hailstorms in several districts of India's Bihar on April 10, officials said, Report informs via NDTV.
According to a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Nalanda reported 18 deaths, followed by two in Siwan, one each in Katihar, Darbhanga, Begusarai, Bhagalpur and Jehanabad.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar condoled the deaths and announced an ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh each for the family of the victims, it said.
On Wednesday, 13 people had died in lightning strikes in four districts of Bihar.
The India Meteorological Department has issued an 'orange alert' (be prepared) for a number of districts, including Darbhanga, East Champaran, Gopalganj, West Champaran, Kishanganj, Araria, Supaul, Gaya, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Nalanda, Nawada and Patna.
It has also forecast heavy rainfall on Friday and Saturday in these districts.
