New Delhi: Severe weather conditions in various parts of Bihar on Thursday resulted in the tragic loss of 25 lives due to lightning strikes and hailstorms, as reported by PTI.
The Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) indicated that the majority of fatalities occurred in Nalanda, where 18 individuals lost their lives. Additionally, two deaths were recorded in Siwan, and one each in Katihar, Darbhanga, Begusarai, Bhagalpur, and Jehanabad.
Congress leader Akash Prasad Singh, who ran as a Lok Sabha candidate from Maharajganj, conveyed his heartfelt condolences regarding the fatalities resulting from the natural disaster in Bihar. He expressed his sorrow and offered prayers for divine strength to the affected families during this challenging time. The Bihar government is being urged to ensure adequate compensation for all families impacted by recent events.
It is essential for the Bihar government to provide compensation to these farmers for their losses and to offer them appropriate financial support.
However, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav claimed in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that over 50 people have died.
On Thursday, a tragic incident occurred following 13 fatalities in the state on Wednesday attributed to lightning strikes.
The meteorological department has forecasted heavy rainfall for several districts in Bihar on Friday and Saturday. The affected districts include Madhubani, Darbhanga, East Champaran, Gopalganj, West Champaran, Kishanganj, Araria, Supaul, Gaya, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Nalanda, Nawada, and Patna.
In a welcome change from the heatwave that affected Delhi earlier this week, the skies over the national capital became overcast on Thursday, accompanied by light rain in certain areas of the city.
Despite this, temperatures in some locations reached 40 degrees Celsius on Thursday. The weather monitoring stations at Ridge and Ayanagar recorded temperatures of 40.9 degrees Celsius and 40.2 degrees Celsius, respectively, as reported by the meteorological department.
The Safdarjung weather station noted a maximum temperature of 39.6 degrees Celsius, which is 4.5 degrees above the seasonal average.
The minimum temperature in the national capital on Thursday was recorded at 25.9 degrees Celsius, exceeding the normal by six degrees. This also marks the highest nighttime temperature recorded in April over the past six months, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Thunderstorms are anticipated on Friday and Saturday. Following Thursday’s weather, the IMD has indicated that similar conditions are expected in Delhi on these days. The national capital is likely to experience a cloudy sky, along with thunderstorms and light rain on April 11 and 12.
On Friday, the weather may result in fallen trees or branches, potentially causing minor traffic disruptions. Commuters are urged to exercise caution while traveling. Additionally, the weather may lead to power supply interruptions in certain areas of Delhi NCR.
Individuals are advised to check for traffic delays on their routes before departing and to maintain a safe distance from power lines or electrical wires. It is also recommended to stay away from water bodies and any conductive materials.
