Tragic Heatwave: 32 Monkeys Drown in Jharkhand's Irrigation Well

In Jharkhand's Palamu district, 32 wild monkeys were found dead in an irrigation well. The tragic incident occurred as the animals attempted to quench their thirst amid extreme heatwave conditions, with temperatures soaring to 44-45 degrees Celsius. Officials are investigating and awaiting autopsy reports.

In a tragic turn of events, 32 wild monkeys were found dead in an irrigation well in Jharkhand's Palamu district. The incident was reported on Sunday by Medininagar Divisional Forest Officer Kumar Ashish.

The monkeys, desperate for water as temperatures soared to 44-45 degrees Celsius, seemingly drowned in their attempts to find relief. Sorath village in Panki block, the site of the tragedy, has been severely affected by the current heatwave, leading to a scarcity of water sources.

Preliminary reports suggest that the animals succumbed to dehydration and exhaustion. An autopsy has been conducted, and officials are awaiting the results. The disaster underscores the broader impact of extreme weather conditions on both humans and wildlife.

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