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Deadly Rains Claim 5 Lives, Trigger Rescue Efforts in Jharkhand
23 Aug
Summary
- 5 killed, 1 missing in Jharkhand due to heavy rains
- Woman and child died as house collapsed in Seraikela-Kharsawan
- Couple washed away in swelling river in Chatra district
On August 23, 2025, heavy rains have caused widespread destruction in parts of Jharkhand, with officials reporting 5 deaths and 1 person missing. In the Seraikela-Kharsawan district, a woman and her 7-year-old son tragically lost their lives when their house collapsed on Friday night. Eight more people were injured in the incident, which occurred in Dandu village.
In a separate incident in Chatra district, a couple was washed away in a swelling river on Friday. The body of the husband has been recovered, but the wife remains missing. Additionally, a 5-year-old child died, and three others were injured when a house wall collapsed in Kharsawan on Saturday morning.
The Jharkhand government is actively responding to the situation, with rescue and relief efforts underway. The incidents have left the affected communities in mourning, as they grapple with the aftermath of the deadly rains that have struck the region.
