Severe thunderstorms and lightning strikes claimed 27 lives across Bihar, with Nalanda district being the hardest hit, reporting 20 fatalities. The disaster management department had issued warnings prior to the event, advising residents to stay indoors. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed condolences and announced compensation for the victims' families.
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