Weather havoc in Jharkhand with hailstorm and rain, 1 dead due to lightning, Orange alert for 17 districts

News India Live, Digital Desk: The sudden change in weather patterns in the month of March has disrupted life. While on one hand there has been respite from the heat, on the other hand thunderstorms and hailstorms have caused loss of life and property.

1. Tragic death due to lightning (Lightning Strike)

Lohardaga: of Senha police station area Jhaljamira village A young man died after being struck by lightning.

Other disadvantages: Due to the strong storm in Ranchi, the shed of the open roof-top of a bar collapsed. There have been reports of roofs blowing off of many houses and falling of trees in Kolhan and Pakur areas.

2. Hail and damage to crops

Most affected: Maximum hailstorm was recorded in Pakur, Khunti and Giridih.

Giridih: here the most 56mm it rained.

Impact on farming: Unseasonal rains and hail have caused huge damage to Rabi crops and vegetables (especially mango and cash crops).

3. Meteorological Department Alert (IMD Alert)

Ranchi based weather station 17 March 2026 Detailed guidelines have been issued for:

Orange Alert: of the province 17 districts Orange alert has been issued for (Ranchi, Khunti, Dhanbad, Bokaro, Hazaribagh etc.).

Strong winds: There is a possibility of winds blowing at a speed of 50 to 60 kilometers per hour.

Next 5 days: According to meteorologists, 22 March Till now the sky will remain cloudy and intermittent rain may continue.

4. Drop in temperature

Due to rain and storm, the maximum temperature in most of the districts of Jharkhand 2 to 5 degrees Celsius There has been a decline till. The maximum temperature of Ranchi has fallen to around 33.4 degrees.

Tips for prevention:

at the time of thunder or lightning in open ground or under trees Don’t stop.

Stay away from electric poles and tall structures.

Farmers have been advised to stop harvesting and irrigation of crops for the time being.