A 21-year-old man lost his life after being struck by lightning in Bokaro district on Friday as heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning brought relief from the sweltering heat across Jharkhand.
Incident Details
The deceased, identified as Amit Mahto, was watching a cricket match at his native Babudih village under Pindrajora police station when it began raining. Seeking shelter under a tree, he was struck by lightning moments later. He died while being taken for medical treatment.
Waterlogging in Bokaro
The heavy rain led to waterlogging in several parts of Bokaro. Streets in Chas Township remained partially submerged for hours, causing inconvenience to residents. Despite the disruptions, many welcomed the showers. Rekha Kumari, a resident of Cooperative Colony, said, “The rain brought welcome relief from the unbearable heat as mercury hovered around 43 degrees Celsius.”
Temperature Drop in Hazaribag
In Hazaribag, heavy rain pulled down the daytime temperature by five degrees. The sky remained overcast, and power supply was disrupted due to the rain.
IMD Forecast
The Ranchi office of the India Meteorological Department said thundershowers accompanied by gusty wind with speeds of up to 50 kilometres per hour is likely in northwestern parts of Jharkhand till June 3. “For the time being, the weather will be cooler,” said Abhishek Anand, deputy director of IMD Ranchi.
Rainfall and Temperature Records
The Met office reported that Manjhari in West Singhbhum district received 49.3 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours. At 43.8 degrees Celsius, the highest maximum temperature was recorded in Daltonganj. In contrast, Ranchi recorded a pleasant 27.8 degrees Celsius.
