At least 25 people were killed in lightning strikes and hailstorms in several districts of Bihar on Thursday. According to the Chief Minister's Office, Nalanda reported 18 deaths, followed by two in Siwan, one each in Katihar, Darbhanga, Begusarai, Bhagalpur and Jehanabad. CM Nitish Kumar has announced an ex-gratia of ₹4 lakh each for the families of the deceased.