Five persons, including two girls, died after being struck by lightning in Aurangabad district last evening, while four others, including three boys, died of a similar cause in Rohtas district.
Three persons each were killed last night in Nawada and Sheikhpura districts after being hit by lightning, police said.
A couple - Hare Krishna Pandit and his wife Anokhiwas Devi - died after being struck by lightning at Balwa village in Madhepura district while grazing cattle.