Heavy rains and lightning on Sunday caused huge devastation of life and property in many states. Bihar reported 10 deaths due to lightning strikes, three of these were reported in Purnia, two in Begusarai and one each in Patna, Saharsa, East Champaran, Madhepura, and Darbhanga. Apart from Bihar, three people died while eight are missing due to lightning strikes in Madhkot village of Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand.