NEW DELHI: At least 70 people have died in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh with nearly 60 perishing in the eastern State alone in lightning strikes and other rain- related incidents in the past two days even as heavy rains continued to lash parts of the country today.
Thunderstorms accompanied by heavy rains lashed Bihar since yesterday killing 57 people, while 24 others sustained injuries, Principal Secretary (State Disaster Management) Vyasji told reporters.
While six persons were killed in various parts of Patna district, five others died in Buxar district, he said.
Nalanda, Bhojpur, Rohtas, Kaimur, Aurangabad, Purnea registered four deaths each, while Katihar, Saharsa and Saran districts recorded three fatalities each, Vyasji said.
Bhagalpur, Munger, Samastipur districts recorded two deaths each, while Banka, Madhepura, Muzaffarpur and West Champaran districts registered one death each, he said, adding three more deaths were reported from other areas.
In addition, 24 people sustained injuries in lightning in various districts, he said, adding that 13 cattle also perished. (AGENCIES)
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