Nalanda, April 10 -- At least 22 people lost their lives in Bihar's Nalanda district following devastating storm and rains that struck the region, District Magistrate Shashank Shubhankar said on Thursday.

Of the total casualties, 21 people died as a result of the thunderstorm, while one person succumbed to injuries caused by lightning, the DM said, adding that significant damage has also been reported to homes, livestock, and agricultural crops.

DM Shubhankar said that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has expressed grief and had directed officials to extend Rs 4 lakh compensation to the families of each deceased person.

"A total of 22 people have died; of these, 21 died due to thunderstorm while one died due to lightning. CM has given direc...