Nine people were killed after being struck by lightning in Bihar in the last 24 hours, officials said. According to CMO, Jehanabad reported three deaths followed by two in Madhepura, one each in East Champaran, Rohtas, Saran and Supaul. CM Nitish Kumar announced ex-gratia of ₹4 lakh each for victims' families. However, a few reports claimed 18 people have died.