Archive · 22 May 2025
More Thunderstorms Predicted; Lightning Claims Lives in Hazaribag
The weather department says the state will have more rain and thunderstorms until May 27th.
These storms can bring strong winds and lightning, so there's an orange alert in place for the next two days.
This week, several areas experienced heavy rainfall and some damage.
Sadly, there have been fatalities, including two people in Hazaribag who were struck by lightning while working in their field.
The storms have caused power outages and uprooted trees in different parts of the state, which impacted people's lives.
IMD forecasts rain and thunderstorms across the state through May 27th.
An orange alert has been issued for Thursday and Friday.
Two people died in Hazaribag due to a lightning strike while working in a field.
The storms caused power outages and uprooted trees in various locations.
Several districts recorded significant rainfall on Wednesday.
- Who
- Residents of Jharkhand, particularly in Hazaribag
- What
- Rain, thunderstorms, lightning strikes, fatalities, and infrastructure damage
- When
- From Wednesday to May 27th; fatalities occurred on Wednesday
- Where
- Jharkhand, particularly in Hazaribag
- Why
- Thunderstorms and lightning due to moisture incursion
- Forecast Period
- May 27th
- Alert Level
- Orange alert
- Fatalities Location
- Hazaribag
- Activity During Strike
- Working in a field
- Storm Impact
- Power infrastructure damage