In 16 districts of Bihar, 33 people died due to thunderstorm and lightning. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has given cash assistance package 4 lakh for the next of kin of those killed in the incidents. According to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), the decision to provide assistance to the families was taken after examining the crop and house damages.
In the afternoon of 19 May, several districts of Bihar experienced a brief period of rain accompanied by strong thunderstorms. Roads were blocked and electric poles damaged due to uprooting of trees, disrupting vehicular travel and power for a few hours, officials said.
According to Patna Meteorological Center, Gunaha received 15.2 mm of rain and Araria 5 mm. In the afternoon, Samastipur received 22 mm of rain, Bhagalpur 18.2 mm and Araria 5 mm. The maximum temperature in Aurangabad was 44.3 °C, Nawada 43.8 °C, Sheikhpura 43.6 °C, Nalanda 41.5 °C, Gaya 40 °C and Patna 40.4 °C. According to meteorologists, there is a possibility of rain and thundershowers in the state till May 23. Meteorological Department official Kamini Kumari in Patna.
For May 20, the weather center has issued a yellow warning for lightning and thunderstorm activity in the areas of West Champaran, East Champaran, Gopalganj, Sheohar, Sitamarhi, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Madhubani, Saharsa, Madhepura, Supaul, Araria, Kishanganj. Of. Purnia, Katihar.