The Economic Times

2,547 people died in disasters in Bihar in 2024-25, most due to drowning: Economic Survey

Bihar witnessed 2,547 deaths from disasters in 2024-25, a rise from the previous year. Drowning caused the most fatalities. Lightning strikes and fire incidents also claimed many lives. Heatwaves worsened the toll. The state's geography makes it prone to multiple hazards like floods and earthquakes.