Continuous Rain Disrupts Life in Gumla, Several Houses Damaged

Continuous rainfall across Gumla district has disrupted normal life, with reports of walls and roofs collapsing in several areas and leaving vulnerable families facing serious difficulties.

In Goya village under Ghaghra block, the wall of Rafique Khan’s house collapsed late at night. A wall of a neighbouring house belonging to Jiaul Khan also collapsed, trapping members of his family under the debris. Local residents managed to rescue them in time. Jiaul Khan suffered serious injuries and was rushed to Gumla Sadar Hospital, where he is undergoing treatment.

Following the incident, Jumma Khan, state vice-president of the Centre of Trade Unions and Industrial Workers of India (CFTUI), visited the injured Jiaul Khan and Rafique Khan and enquired about their condition. He said both families are financially weak and depend on daily wage work, making the situation particularly difficult after the damage to their homes.

Khan urged the district administration to provide immediate assistance to the affected families, including arrangements for shelter, food and other essential needs. He said prolonged delays in relief could leave the families struggling to meet their basic requirements.

Reports of houses being damaged have also emerged from other parts of the district. Several houses belonging to poor and daily-wage workers are reportedly affected in villages under Ghaghra block, while similar reports have come from different areas of Chainpur block.

In Jairagi village of Dumri block, the house of a poor widowed woman was reportedly damaged. Her daughter is also physically disabled. During the incident, the family’s bullock was trapped and died.

With rainfall continuing, concerns have grown over further damage to houses and property, particularly in vulnerable rural areas. The extent of the losses is yet to be fully assessed.

Khan appealed to Gumla Deputy Commissioner and other senior district officials to conduct an immediate assessment of the affected areas and ensure timely relief and assistance to families whose homes have been damaged or destroyed.

The situation highlights the vulnerability of low-income families living in houses that may not withstand prolonged heavy rainfall, making prompt assessment, temporary shelter and emergency relief particularly important.