Archive · 7 Aug 2025
431 Deaths in Jharkhand in Three Months Due to Disasters
Over the past three months, many people in Jharkhand have died due to different reasons like lightning strikes and drowning.
Government officials reported these sad events.
Lightning strikes caused the most deaths, followed by drownings.
Other causes were snakebites and heavy rain.
The area has had a lot of rain recently, which has caused damage to homes, belongings, and crops.
431 deaths occurred in Jharkhand due to various disasters between May 1 and July 31.
180 fatalities resulted from lightning strikes during the period.
161 people died from drowning.
80 deaths were attributed to snakebites.
Heavy rainfall since June 17 caused damage to life, property, and crops.
- Who
- An official from the Disaster Management Department.
- What
- 431 deaths from various disasters, including lightning strikes and drowning.
- When
- Between May 1 and July 31.
- Where
- Jharkhand.
- Why
- To report on the casualties from various disasters.
- Total Deaths
- 431
- Deaths from Lightning
- 180
- Deaths from Drowning
- 161
- Deaths from Snakebites
- 80
- Period
- May 1 - July 31
Sources
Heavy Rain, Lightning Claimed 1,600 Lives Across India Till July This Year, 71 In Uttarakhand: MHA
Over 1,600 lives lost to rain, lightning in four months, Centre tells Parliament - Telegraph India
Over 1,600 died due to rain-related incidents, lightning this year, says Centre
