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Bolangir: At least five people were killed in lightning (Lightning ) strikes at different places in Odisha’s Bargarh and Bolangir districts. Police gave this information on Wednesday. An official release said that Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh each to the families of the deceased. Three people were killed in Duanadihi village of Bargarh, while two others lost their lives in Chaulbanji village of Bolangir.
At least eight people killed in Bihar due to lightning
At least eight people have died due to lightning strikes in six districts of Bihar. An official gave this information on Wednesday. The official said that these deaths have occurred in Bhagalpur, Munger, Jamui, East Champaran, West Champaran and Araria districts in the last 24 hours. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has expressed deep condolences over the deaths caused by lightning in the state in the last 24 hours.
An ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh will be given
According to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh has also been announced to the family of each deceased. According to the CMO statement, two deaths each have occurred in Bhagalpur and Munger districts, followed by one death each in Jamui, East Champaran, West Champaran and Araria districts. In the statement, the Chief Minister also appealed to the people to be cautious during bad weather and follow the instructions issued by the Disaster Management Department. He said, “Stay indoors and stay safe in bad weather.” On Tuesday, five people, including two women, died due to lightning in Amethi and Sultanpur in Uttar Pradesh.
