Ranchi, June 19
At least 10 people have died and 25 others injured as continuous heavy rainfall wreaked havoc across Jharkhand over the last 48 hours, officials said on Thursday.
Several bridges have been washed away, houses have collapsed, and low-lying areas have been submerged, prompting the deployment of NDRF teams for rescue operations.
Urban centres including Ranchi, Hazaribagh, Ramgarh, Jamshedpur, Chatra, and Simdega, have reported severe waterlogging, while rural areas bore the brunt of infrastructure damage.
Over 20 incidents of house and well collapses, lightning strikes, and road accidents have been reported from across the state.
NDRF teams were deployed at several locations to rescue people trapped in flash floods.
On Wednesday, the state government issued a red alert for Ranchi, Lohardaga, Simdega, Khunti, and Gumla, while an orange alert was sounded for Ramgarh, Koderma, Chatra, Palamu, and Garhwa.
Rivers across these districts are in spate, leading to flood-like situations in many areas.
Authorities have urged residents to stay indoors until Friday unless it is necessary. Schools have been closed in several districts, including the capital, Ranchi.