54 killed in thunderstorms in four states in 24 hours
At least 54 people were killed due to thunderstorms and lightning in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh in the past 24 hours, officials said on Tuesday. The death toll caused by adverse weather conditions this month has risen to around 290. Meteorological Department officials said the frequency of thunderstorms increased due to dry spells and high western disturbances.