Incessant rain since Thursday evening has wreaked havoc in the district. Although no casualty has been reported as heavy rain lashed the district for over 12 hours, it caused huge damaged to the properties at many places. Though the city is experiencing bountiful rain this season after almost two years of scant showers.
low–lying areas on the outskirts of the coal and steel city have inundated with rainwater after 20 hours of moderate to heavy showers. Areas like Nawadih, Phusro, Gomia, Peterwar, Jainamore, Jaridih, Chas, Sector-4, 12, Kathara and Bokaro thermal have been the worst-hit. Many parts of Phusro, Swang and Nawadih are under knee-deep water. According to the Met office, the coal city has registered more than 50 mm of rain so far and is expected to receive more late in the evening.
Health personnel have been put on duty and asked to take every possible measure to remove the clogged water and sprinkle bleaching powder to prevent the area from turning into breeding ground for water-borne diseases –said special officer Phusro municipality. Heavy rainfall in the coal city has affected production of power and coal in the district, CE, CTPS and TTPS said production was slightly affected because of water logging at coal yard of the power plant.
Sources said that more than dozen roadside trees and electricity poles were uprooted in Bermo. The frequent power cuts also added to the woes of the people here.