Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed grief after 7 people died and others were injured following lightning strikes in Gaya and Nalanda and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh each to the families of the deceased.

In a post on X, Nitish Kumar said, "It is sad that 5 people died in Gaya and 2 in Nalanda due to lightning. Instructions have been given to immediately provide an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh each to the families of the deceased."