Lightning, thunderstorms over east, northeast India

The weatherman has predicted lightning and thunderstorms over east and northeast India over the next two days.

Several parts of North India are already witnessing rains and thunderstorms owing to a western disturbance.

"There is going to be heavy rainfall in Bihar, Nepal and Bhutan, and northeast India over the next two days. Hailstorms and lightning are also expected during this period," said Jatin Singh, CEO Skymet, a private weather forecasting agency.

Lightning claimed more than 415 lives last year and the worst-hit were eastern states of Bihar, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.

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