Kolkata: As many as 26 people have lost their lives in five places across West Bengal on Monday afternoon. Kolkata also witnessed thunderstorm and heavy showers.
Reportedly, 11 in Hooghly, nine in Murshidabad two in Bankura, two each in East Midnapore and West Midnapore have died on the spot.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the deaths and approved an ex-gratia of ₹ 2 lakh each for the next of kin of those killed and ₹ 50,000 for the injured, informed PMO.
In a tweet, PM Modi said, “My thoughts are with all those who lost their near and dear ones due to lightning in parts of West Bengal. May the injured recover at the earliest.”
PM @narendramodi has approved an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from the PMNRF for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to lightning in various parts of West Bengal. Rs. 50,000 would be given to the injured.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 7, 2021
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