Soaked: 48 Hours of Rain and the City in Crisis

 

🌧️ Soaked: 48 Hours of Rain and the City in Crisis

🖋️ Text & Photos by – Ashok Karan
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For the last 48 hours, incessant rain has brought the city to its knees. Roads are submerged, daily life is crippled, and fear looms large among citizens. The district administration has issued a Red Alert, warning residents to stay indoors as the rains continue to wreak havoc.

⚠️ "Avoid sheltering under trees or going near electric poles. Open manholes submerged under water pose fatal risks." — Administration Advisory

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🛑 A City at Standstill

Heavy rains have paralyzed vehicular traffic. Uprooted trees and waterlogged roads have disrupted movement, leaving office-goers stuck in long jams. Educational institutions have been shut, and communication services face severe interruptions.

In just the past few hours, the city received 47.2 mm of rain, affecting major areas including:

• Bahu Bazar
• Ratu Road
• Panchsheel Nagar
• Daily Market Road

Residents, with no choice left, are wading through knee-deep water, as clogged drains overflow and streets resemble canals.

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🧱 Cracked Infrastructure, Broken Links

In Khunti district, the collapse of a bridge—built in 2007–08—has cut off Jharkhand’s vital road connection with Odisha. Trucks carrying perishable goods are stuck on both sides, with queues stretching endlessly. This disruption has impacted access to Jamshedpur, Kolkata, and Ranchi.

Meanwhile, city roads are heavily damaged, forcing traffic police to manage chaotic jams. The frustration is palpable.

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🌧️ Same Rain, Same Pain – Every Year

This is not new. Every monsoon, citizens raise complaints about:

• Uncleaned drainage systems
• Waterlogging in low-lying areas
• No concrete action from municipal bodies

Yet, year after year, nothing changes. The same cycle of rain, flood, and blame continues, while people suffer in silence.

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💼 Businesses Drenched and Deserted

Shopkeepers in areas like Upper Bazar and Daily Market report a sharp drop in customers. In low-lying zones, many are facing double trouble—damaged goods and empty counters.

"Our stock is soaked, and no buyers are coming. This rain has drowned our business." — Local Vendor

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🏠 Homes Leaking, Lives Soaked

In residential areas, leaking roofs and flooded floors are making life miserable. With the temperature dropping to 23°C from nearly 40°C, people are cold, wet, and vulnerable. From beds to books, everything is soaked.

"Nothing is dry. Even touching things gives a chill. This is not just water—it's hardship." — Resident of Panchsheel Nagar

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⚰️ Lives Lost

So far, eight deaths have been reported due to rain-related incidents across the state. In Jamshedpur, residents blame the collapsed drainage network for the waterlogged chaos.

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📷 Rain in Frames

1. Schoolgirls enjoying the rain in Ranchi – a rare smile in a city drenched in trouble.
2. Ranchi bus depot under water – public transport, drowned.

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💬 Final Thought

Rain is a blessing, but when poor planning meets nature’s fury, it becomes a disaster. Year after year, the story remains the same—only the damage increases.

🗣️ Let’s not just wait for the sun. Let’s demand change.

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