Munger: Four people, including three children, were killed by lightning on Thursday in Bihar's Munger district.
So far 31 people have died in the state due to lightning in a span of three days.
Police said two boys died after lightning struck them during a downpour at Gangati village, while another met the same fate at Tarapur.
In a separate incident a man died after being struck by lightning at Nauwagarhi village, the police added.
As many as 27 persons, including five girls and a woman died due to lightning in different parts of Bihar on Tuesday and Wednesday, prompting the state disaster management ministry to announce compensation of Rs 1.5 lakh to the kin of each victim.
So far 31 people have died in the state due to lightning in a span of three days.
Police said two boys died after lightning struck them during a downpour at Gangati village, while another met the same fate at Tarapur.
As many as 27 persons, including five girls and a woman died due to lightning in different parts of Bihar on Tuesday and Wednesday, prompting the state disaster management ministry to announce compensation of Rs 1.5 lakh to the kin of each victim.
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