- By Nidhi Giri
- Fri, 20 Jun 2025 06:05 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Jharkhand Weather Alert: According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of heavy rain in East Singhbhum and Jamshedpur for the next three days, Friday to Sunday increasing the risk of waterlogging and floods. Continuous rain for the last 72 hours has created a flooded-like situation in Jamshedpur. People have been advised to remain cautious and not go near the river banks. On Thursday, the city recorded 253.2 mm of rain. Subarnarekha and Kharkai river are in spate, due to which water entered many areas of Baghbera, Mango, Sonari and Kadma.
Other blocks that received heavy rainfall were: Potka (161.8 mm), Patamda (154.8 mm), Bodam (142.2 mm), Musabani (172.8 mm), Ghatshila (195.6 mm), Dhalbhumgarh (186.8 mm), Chakulia (135.6 mm), Baharagora (131.2 mm) and Gudabandha (153.4 mm). Dumaria recorded the lowest rainfall of 46 mm. The continuous rain has led to water-logging in the fields, raising concerns among farmers.
Jharkhand Weather Alert:Rising Water Level Of Rivers
The water level of the Subarnarekha river reached 123.40 metres at Mango Bridge by 6 pm on Thursday, which is above the danger mark of 121.50 metres. The water level of the Kharkai river reached 133.65 metres at Adityapur Bridge, which has crossed the danger mark of 129 metres.
After the water level of Chandil Dam reached 181.50 metres, 11 radial gates were opened. Out of these, nine gates have been opened up to three metres each and two gates have been opened up to two metres each. Water entered settlements and apartments in many areas of Baghbera, Mango, Sonari and Kadma.
The rain has disrupted the electricity system and traffic on the roads has come to a standstill. Traffic has been stopped on the bridge below Chandil Dam, where police have been deployed.
District Agriculture Officer Vivek Birua said that waterlogging can damage the paddy crop, but if the water is drained out, farmers will get relief. Those who plant paddy may benefit after the rain.
