Seven Individuals Perish Due to Lightning Strikes in Bihar Within 24 Hours
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Synopsis
In Bihar, heavy rains and thunderstorms have led to seven fatalities from lightning strikes in Madhubani and Begusarai districts. The incidents highlight the dangers posed by severe weather, prompting officials to urge residents to take precautions during such conditions.
Key Takeaways
- At least **seven fatalities** due to lightning in Bihar.
- Heavy rains triggered the incidents in **Madhubani** and **Begusarai**.
- **IMD** advises residents to stay indoors during storms.
- Lightning strikes occurred while victims were working in fields.
- Farmers warned against entering fields during adverse weather.
Patna, April 9 (NationPress) A tragic incident has occurred in Bihar's Madhubani and Begusarai districts, where seven individuals have tragically lost their lives due to lightning strikes amidst heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours, as reported by officials.
In Madhubani, three fatalities occurred in various locations on Wednesday morning. In the village of Alpura under the Andharathari block, 62-year-old Zakir and his 18-year-old daughter Ayesha were killed while attempting to cover their wheat stock with a tarpaulin during an unexpected downpour.
Another victim was Rekha Devi, the wife of Revan Mahato from Pipraulia village under the Jhanjharpur police station area, who was struck by lightning while near the fields.
In Begusarai, there were four deaths reported in different incidents. Thirteen-year-old Anshu Kumari, daughter of Ramkumar Sada from Manopur village under the Bhagwanpur police station, was killed by a lightning strike.
Additionally, in Bhagatpur village under the Ballia police station, 60-year-old Biral Paswan died while collecting straw in the fields, and his wife sustained serious injuries.
Another casualty was Indira Devi, a middle-aged woman from Sanha Navtoliya village, who was killed near Mohanpur Dhaba in the Mashudanpur Diara Path area.
Lastly, Pankaj Mahato (45), son of the late Kamo Mahato from Souza village, lost his life while returning from his field in Kola Bahiyar village under the Mufassil police station limits.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning, advising residents to take necessary precautions during thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. It is recommended that individuals refrain from venturing into open fields, near trees, clay houses, and electric poles during lightning events and to stay indoors, preferably in concrete structures.
Farmers have been specifically urged not to enter fields or approach water bodies during adverse weather conditions. Thunderstorms and lightning are anticipated to persist in Madhubani, Begusarai, and surrounding regions over the next 24 hours.
