Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced a compensation of Rs.4 lakh each to the families of those killed in the powerful storm. Simultaneously, various officials have been assigned the task of disbursing the compensation amount among the affected.
Nitish Kumar said he would be visiting all the affected districts personally to assess the destruction and losses caused by the severe storm.
According to Vyasji, secretary of state disaster management department, road transport has been severely hit in the affected districts as many uprooted trees and electric poles are blocking roads. Besides loss of human life, hundreds of thatched houses have been damaged.
"Huge loss of property and human lives has taken place due to the storm that has hit Purnia, Madhepur, Katihar and other districts. All the concerned officials of the affected districts have been asked to do a survey and also submit a report on the natural disaster," Nitish kumar said in Bihar legislative assembly.
Vyasji said that at least 25 people have been killed in Purnia, six in Madhepura and at least two in the Madhubani district.