At least 56 people have been killed by lightning in the eastern Indian state of Bihar over the past 24 hours.
Dozens more were injured when thunderstorms and monsoon rains lashed 14 districts, a state official said.
The victims were mainly farm labourers but also included shepherds watching their sheep.
Scores of cattle also died after being struck by lightning.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted: "Deeply anguished by loss of lives due to lightning. My thoughts & prayers are with those who lost their near & dear ones. May the injured recover quickly."
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