At least 33 people have been killed in 16 districts in Bihar after gale storms, lightning, and heavy rains wreaked havoc.
Uprooted trees have obstructed roads and damaged electric poles, interrupting vehicular travel and power supply, Indian media reported.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced a compensation of Rs4 lakh each to the kin of the deceased, while the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi consoled the deaths.
The Bihar CM appealed to people to remain cautious and urged people to follow the disaster management authority's instructions.
"In 16 districts of the state, 33 people died due to thunderstorms and lightning. Instructions have been given to give an ex-gratia of Rs. 4 lakh to families of those who have died," Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar wrote on Twitter on Friday night.
"Deeply saddened by the death of many people in the incidents of thunderstorms and lightning in many districts of Bihar. May God give strength to the bereaved families to bear this immense loss. The local administration under the supervision of the state government is actively engaged in relief and rescue work," Narendra Modi tweeted.
However, in Asam, the death toll in floods and landslides has surged to 14, and nearly 7.12 lakh people in 29 districts of the state have been affected, according to the Assam State Disaster Management, news agency ANI reported.
Over 3.36 lakh people have been affected in the Nagaon district followed by 1.66 lakh in the Cachar district, 1.11 lakh in Hojai, and 52,709 in the Darrang district.
