Patna, May 26: A severe storm accompanied by strong winds wreaked havoc at Bihar Agricultural University late last night. The intense weather caused extensive damage across the university campus. Hundreds of trees, both large and small, were uprooted, blocking several major pathways, including the area surrounding the Vice-Chancellor Dr. D.R. Singh’s residence.
The storm had a particularly devastating impact on the university’s mango orchards. Numerous mango trees were uprooted, leading to the near-total destruction of the orchard that had been cultivated over many years. This raises serious concerns about the ongoing fruit research activities at the university.
All polyhouses within the campus were completely damaged due to the storm. Additionally, significant damage occurred to the shopping complex, residential buildings, agricultural fields, temples, and various other structures as trees fell. In several areas, tin sheets and other debris were blown off rooftops and scattered over long distances. Notably, extensive damage has been reported at the seed directorate, the Vice-Chancellor’s residence, various farm units, and other buildings.
The fallen trees have obstructed most pathways on the campus, disrupting transportation. Power supply has also been cut off since late last night. The Vice-Chancellor has instructed relevant officials to restore electricity and clear the fallen trees from the roads immediately.
Given the severity of the situation, the Vice-Chancellor has formed several committees to conduct a detailed assessment of the damage across different areas. He personally visited various affected sites on campus with committee members to gather information about the extent of the damage.
Initial inspections estimate that the university has suffered losses amounting to crores of rupees. The university administration has swiftly initiated relief and recovery efforts to restore academic, research, and agricultural activities as soon as possible.
He stated, “The severe storm that hit late last night has caused significant damage to the university campus. Particularly affected are the research farms, mango orchards, polyhouses, and several buildings. We have promptly formed various committees to assess the damage and begin recovery efforts. Our priorities are to restore electricity, clear the roads, and normalize research and educational activities swiftly. The university administration is closely monitoring the situation.”
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