Lightning kills 57 people in Bihar

​Patna: At least 57 people, including women and children were killed and dozens injured by lightning in different parts of Bihar since Tuesday, the state's disaster management department said on Wednesday.

However, Bihar Disaster Management Minister Chandrasekhar told the media here that toll has increased to 56 with more reports and information pouring from rural areas across the state.

"The toll may increase further it all depend on information we receive from distance rural pockets now," he said. Lighting strikes during the monsoon season which started from the second week of June, is common in Bihar.