Lightning and other rain related incidents have claimed 31 lives in Bihar. Eleven others were injured in the state during the past 24 hours.<br />'' <br />''Highest casualties of 9 were reported from Bhojpur district followed by five in Saran. Remaining 17 persons died in eight districts including Patna, Gaya and Aurangabad. The injured are being treated at local hospitals. Most of the victims were those working in agricultural fields.<br />'' <br />''Governor Phagu Chauhan and Chief minister Nitish Kumar have expressed grief over the loss of lives. The Chief Minister has announced an ex-gratia of four lakh rupees each to the next of the kin of the deceased. He has also ordered free treatment to the injured.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Weathermen have cautioned people to remain as more rain and lightning are expected during the next 24 hours in different parts of the state. People have been advised to remain indoors during the bad weather.</span><br />