The death toll due to lightning strikes and hailstorms in Bihar climbed to 61 after 36 more fatalities were reported, officials said on Friday.While 39 people died due to hailstorms and rain-related incidents, 22 people died due to lightning strikes on Thursday.
Twenty-five deaths were reported on Thursday evening, and following collation of data from various districts, the toll mounted to 61, they said.
Nalanda district reported the highest number of fatalities at 23.
“The death toll due to lightning strikes, hailstorms and rain-related incidents on Thursday climbed to 61 in several districts in Bihar,” a statement issued by the state Disaster Management Department on Friday said.
