Severe Thunderstorms in Bihar Result in Eight Fatalities
Thunderstorms, rain, lightning kill 8 in Bihar
Hindustan Times
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Severe thunderstorms and lightning in Bihar, India, have led to the deaths of eight individuals since Wednesday, with significant damage reported in multiple districts including Patna and West Champaran. The storms disrupted normal life, causing power outages and halting train services.
- 01Eight people have died due to thunderstorms and lightning in Bihar since Wednesday.
- 02The storm caused significant disruption in Patna, including power outages and halted train services.
- 03Fatalities were reported across multiple districts, including Patna, Saran, Madhubani, and West Champaran.
- 04A two-year-old boy was injured during the storms, highlighting the severe impact on families.
- 05Meteorological forecasts indicate continued thunderstorms and rain in Bihar until May 3.
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Severe thunderstorms and lightning in Bihar, India, have resulted in eight fatalities since Wednesday, as reported by the Disaster Management Department. The storms have caused significant disruption, particularly in Patna, where power supply and traffic systems collapsed due to falling trees and electric poles. Among the deceased, two individuals were killed when a wall of an underconstruction building collapsed in Danapur, Patna. Other fatalities occurred in districts such as Saran, Madhubani, and West Champaran, where incidents of falling trees and construction collapses were reported. A tragic incident involved a 50-year-old man who was struck by lightning just before a wedding ceremony in Aurangabad district. The Meteorological Department has warned of continued thunderstorms and rain across Bihar until May 3, potentially leading to further disruptions.
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The thunderstorms have disrupted daily life, causing power outages and halting train services, affecting commuters and residents in Bihar.
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