In Bihar, severe weather has resulted in at least 12 fatalities due to lightning strikes across multiple districts, with Gaya experiencing the highest number of casualties at five. Other affected areas include Jehanabad with three deaths and two fatalities each in Nalanda and Rohtas. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has expressed his condolences and announced an ex gratia payment of Rs 4 lakh for the families of the deceased. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert, forecasting continued heavy rains and lightning in the region. Officials urge residents to adhere to safety advisories from the Disaster Management Department, highlighting the state's ongoing challenges with lightning-related incidents. The situation has raised concerns given that Bihar reported 400 lightning-related deaths in 2022 alone.