• By Nidhi Giri
  • Mon, 16 Jun 2025 04:12 PM (IST)
  • Source:JND

Jharkhand Monsoon: Pre-monsoon showers are likely to begin from Monday, June 16, in Jharkhand with rainfall likely in multiple districts. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for heavy rain from June 18 to 20. Heavy rain is expected in many parts of the state including Dhanbad, Bokaro, Jamtara, Giridih. The wet weather conditions will be accompanied by lightning and thunderstorms. Strong winds with a speed of 40 to 50 km per hour may also blow in Some places. Rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning is expected on Tuesday as well.

According to the forecast issued by the Meteorological Center, Ranchi, the conditions are favorable for the arrival of monsoon in Jharkhand in the next three days. Pre-monsoon rains before the arrival of monsoon will provide relief from the scorching heat.

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Weather Will Change Due To Activation Of These Systems

The trough is passing from Madhya Pradesh to Jharkhand and West Bengal. A cyclonic circle has formed in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Along with this, a cyclonic circle is also active in the Bay of Bengal. The simultaneous activation of these three systems will bring a change in the weather.

Monsoon expert Dr SP Yadav said that the change in weather is a sign of the arrival of monsoon. If the conditions remain favorable, there is a possibility of the arrival of monsoon by June 18-19.

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Temperature Will Drop Rapidly This Week

With the onset of rain activity, the temperature is expected to fall rapidly this week. The maximum temperature of 35-36 degrees Celsius can fall down to 28-29 degrees Celsius in the next four-five days. The minimum temperature is expected to fall by one to two degrees Celsius.