Jharkhand Reels as Deadly Monsoon Unleashes Fury: 5 Dead, One Missing Amidst Relentless Downpour

Jharkhand finds itself in the grip of a fierce monsoon, as relentless heavy rains have tragically claimed five lives and left one person missing across various districts. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued dire warnings of more intense downpours, signaling continued peril for the state.

The devastating toll includes four fatalities reported from Latehar district alone.

In a heart-wrenching incident, a wall collapse claimed the lives of two children, while another individual succumbed to a tree fall. Separately, a man was tragically swept away by surging waters in Khunti district. Adding to the distress, a person remains missing in Palamu after being swept away in a river, sparking frantic search operations.

Life across the state has been severely disrupted.

Streets have turned into churning rivers, low-lying areas are submerged, and the rising water levels in rivers and reservoirs pose a significant threat. The incessant rain has not only led to tragic loss of life but also caused widespread damage to property and infrastructure, with several wall collapses reported.

Responding to the escalating crisis, Chief Minister Champai Soren has appealed to the public for extreme caution.

He has directed all district officials to remain vigilant and ready to address any emergency. The Chief Minister specifically urged residents to avoid venturing near rivers, ponds, and other water bodies, emphasizing the treacherous conditions.

The IMD has issued 'Orange' and 'Yellow' alerts, indicating a high likelihood of heavy to very heavy rainfall in numerous districts.

Districts such as Ranchi, Khunti, Gumla, Simdega, Latehar, Lohardaga, West Singhbhum, Saraikela-Kharsawan, and East Singhbhum are under an 'Orange' alert, signifying an immediate need for preparedness. Meanwhile, Chatra, Garhwa, Palamu, Hazaribag, Koderma, Giridih, Bokaro, Ramgarh, Dhanbad, Deoghar, Jamtara, Dumka, Pakur, Godda, and Sahebganj have been placed under a 'Yellow' alert, advising caution.

In anticipation of further calamity, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams have been mobilized and placed on high alert, ready to conduct rescue and relief operations.

Authorities are continuously monitoring the situation, urging residents to stay updated with official advisories and take all necessary precautions to ensure their safety as Jharkhand braces for what could be a prolonged period of intense rainfall.