evidence: Families of lightning strike victims in Gujarat to receive ₹4 lakh ex-gratia [...] Following this, the state government has reportedly announced monetary assistance for the families of the deceased in these rains. An ex gratia of ₹4 lakh for each deceased has been announced by the government. It is noteworthy that Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel, who is currently on a visit to Japan, learned about the unseasonal rains while en route. After learning about the loss of lives, he also instructed the officials to assist the families.