- Monsoon active, low-pressure area causing rain across Jharkhand.
- IMD issued heavy rain alert for next three days.
- Specific districts under heavy rain warning for next 72 hours
Jharkhand Weather: The monsoon has once again become active in Jharkhand. Due to the influence of a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal and its associated cyclonic circulation, rain is expected to continue in most parts of the state for the next three days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall alert for several districts.
Several Districts See Good Rain On Wednesday
On Wednesday, almost all areas of Jharkhand remained cloudy throughout the day. Medininagar recorded 21 mm of rain, Ranchi 14 mm, and Simdega recorded the highest rainfall of 34 mm. Due to the continuous rain, the temperature in Ranchi also dropped. The maximum temperature was 30.6 degrees Celsius and the minimum was 23.9 degrees Celsius, providing relief from the humidity.
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Heavy Rain In THESE Districts On July 16
According to the weather department, heavy rain is expected in several districts on July 16. These include Ramgarh, Bokaro, Dhanbad, Seraikela-Kharsawan, East Singhbhum, and West Singhbhum. Moderate rain is expected in other districts of the state, including Ranchi. On July 17, Santhal and South Jharkhand will be affected the most.
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A heavy rain warning has been issued for the following districts on July 17 - Godda, Sahibganj, Dumka, Pakur, Khunti, Seraikela-Kharsawan, East Singhbhum, and West Singhbhum. Ranchi, is expected to remain cloudy throughout the day, with moderate rain expected in several districts.
Heavy Rain Alert On July 18
According to the Meteorological Department, heavy rain is expected in these districts on July 18. These include Godda, Sahibganj, Dumka, Pakur, Gumla, Khunti, Simdega, East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum, and Saraikela-Kharsawan. Other districts may also experience one or two rounds of light to moderate rain. The monsoon is expected to be very kind to Jharkhand for the next three days.