Tragedy Strikes: Roof Collapse at Jharkhand School Amid Heavy Rainfall

One person died and three others were injured when part of a government school building's roof collapsed in Ranchi, Jharkhand, due to heavy rainfall. The incident occurred in a closed primary school, with rescue operations completed and the injured hospitalized. Local rainfall has been significantly above average.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Ranchi | Updated: 18-07-2025 10:13 IST | Created: 18-07-2025 10:13 IST
Tragedy Strikes: Roof Collapse at Jharkhand School Amid Heavy Rainfall
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Tragedy struck in Ranchi, Jharkhand, as continuous rain triggered the collapse of a school's roof, resulting in the death of one individual while injuring three others.

The incident occurred at a government school in the Tangra Toli area, where rescue teams quickly responded, saving those trapped under the debris.

Authorities identified the deceased as Suraj Baitha, a 65-year-old caretaker, while the injured teenage victims are being treated at a local hospital. An investigation is underway as Jharkhand experiences unusually high rainfall levels.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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