Thunderstorm with sudden downpour left behind a trail of destruction across Bokaro district last night. With power disrupted, trees uprooted, traffic snarls, rooftops and hoardings blown off were reported in several parts of the district and also disrupted transportation and communications.
The wind was blowing at a frightening speed while showers were heavy and some low-lying areas. Some areas saw 3 to 5 feet water logging and also on the National Highway-23 and 32 between Bokaro and Dhanbad.
Power breakdown in many parts of the city caused great deal of discomfort for the residents.
Posh areas like Co-operative colony, BIADA Colony including satellite town of Chas were reeling due to the absence power and water. More than 250 trees were uprooted and rooftops of about two dozens of shops in Sector 6 and sector 9 were blown off.
Thunderstorm along with incessant rains also caused branches of trees falling over electric cables in the township, leading to wide level power disruption. Amidst all odds rains lashed most parts of the district gives respite from cruel summer blaze and intense heat; drenched the city.