Lightning strikes kill 104 in India's east as disastrous storm hits
At least 104 people have been killed by lightning strikes as heavy monsoon storms swept India's eastern and northern states of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
Officials say 83 of the victims were killed across various districts in Bihar, according to officials at the disaster management control room in state capital Patna.
Officials say 104 people have died in lightning strikes across India's east as disastrous monsoon storms sweep the region. EPA/PIYAL ADHIKARY
"The deaths have been reported just as the monsoon arrived in Bihar and neighbouring regions. The victims were mostly farmers or the homeless who were outdoors," disaster management official Umesh Singh said.
Several others were injured as high-speed winds and rains felled trees and electricity poles and brought down thatched homes and temporary structures.
Regions in India's east and north have been hit by disastrous storms with more expected in coming days. The Weather Channel
Dozens of people die from lightning strikes in the region every year during the storms which are common in India during the monsoon season that stretches between June and September.
The weather bureau has forecast more storms in India for the coming days.
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