Heavy downpour since past five days left behind a trail of destruction across Bokaro district. With power disrupted, trees and electric pole uprooted, traffic snarls, rooftops and hoardings were blown off were reported in several parts of the district.
Rain lashed most parts of the district; at least ten houses were completely collapsed while five partially. Incessant rainfall washed out many connecting roads, ten small causeway, pools across the district. land subsidence below the Railway track at Bokaro Thermal was also reported which disrupted the coal supply at DVC’s power plant. Several low-lying areas are still inundated. About 3 to 5 feet rain water lodged at several spots on the National Highway. The torrent flow of river blown-off a youth Budhu Gorai, he went to take bath in the river, said an eyewitness. Villagers tried to save him but all in-vain; his body is still missing, said the villagers.