In Bihar, at least 11 people were killed and over two dozen persons were injured in the hail storm which lasted last night in the northern parts of the state. AIR Patna corresponent reports that the hail storm lasted over half an hour and damaged a number of houses as well as the standing crops in the area. In many parts of the state miled to heavy rainfall was also recorded Our scientist agricultural scientist said that this rain is also beneficial for standing raby crops.