Aatmja Kumari(Intern Journalist) Patna: The weather is changing with rain everywhere in Bihar. In many districts of the state including Patna, the rain started from Saturday night also continued on Monday morning. Due to heavy rain since the night in Patna, waterlogging has taken place at various places. The Meteorological Department has also issued thunderstorm alerts in many districts. Meanwhile, during the last 24 hours, 16 people have lost their lives in the state due to lightning.
Since Monday morning, many districts including Patna have been receiving heavy to moderate rains. There is a view of waterlogging in many residential areas and roads in Patna. During the last 24 hours, 16 people have died due to lightning in the state. On Monday, an elderly person died of thunderbolt in Siljori Panchayat of the Chanan Block of Banka. He was taking cattle during the rains and going to the farm. In Digha village of Saran, a young man died of lightning. Earlier on Sunday, 16 people died due to thunderclap in Gaya, Patna, Saharsa, Madhepura, Purnia, Nawada and Begusarai, Siwan, East Champaran. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has expressed condolences to those who died in the thunderclap and has announced an ex-gratia grant of Rs four lakh each to the next of kin. He appealed to the people to be vigilant. Also, follow the Disaster Management Department’s suggestions for the prevention of thunderstorms.
The Meteorological Department has also issued thunderclap alerts for many districts. On Monday, the Meteorological Department warned of rain and thunderstorms for Patna, Jehanabad, Aurangabad, Nalanda, Sheikhpura, Khagadia, Buxar, Bhojpur, Siwan, Saran, East Champaran, Shivhar, Sitamarhi, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Vaishali, Samastipur, Begusarai and Arwal. Is released.
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