With south south-west monsoon starting its withdrawal from the remaining parts of central and eastern India, the India Meteorological Department has registered three records.

One, Jharkhand witnessed the death of 186 people due to lightning strikes during June-September 1,2025. These figures were recorded by state government departments as well.

Two, Jharkhand witnessed one of its most intense monsoons in a decade this year, leaving behind a trail of destruction across the State.

Since June 1, there has been 8% excess rain over the country with 34% excess over Northwest India, 11% excess over central India, 7% excess over Peninsular India; and 20% deficiency over east and northeast India.

Between June and September, heavy rainfall and associated disasters claimed at least 458 lives, damaged thousands of homes, and ravaged farmlands, official data showed in Jharkhand.

Alongside, 178 people were drowned in rain-related incidents. Floods, landslides, and house collapses accounted for the remaining casualties.

The deluge completely destroyed 467 houses and partially damaged over 8,000, while crops across 2,390 hectares were lost, particularly in Ranchi, Gumla, Lohardaga, and Simdega districts.

In Sahibganj alone, rising water levels of the Ganga displaced around 20,000 people, PTI report quotes official data.

"This year, Jharkhand recorded 1,199.5 mm of rainfall between June 1 and September 30, which is 18% above normal," said Ranchi Meteorological Centre's Director Abhishek Anand.