Jharkhand Weather Update: IMD Issues Heavy Rain Alert For Ranchi, Deoghar, Till July 28 | Check Forecast

Jharkhand Weather Update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday stated that several districts of Jharkhand are likely to receive light to heavy rainfall for the next few days. The weather department stated that apart from rainfall, these districts are also expected to witness thunderstorms and gusty winds with speeds of 50-60 kmph. The rainfall is likely to provide relief from the scorching heat by reducing the temperature by two to four degrees Celsius. The weather department has advised the residents to follow the guidelines and limit their outings to avoid any inconveniences.

While providing details, the weather department stated that multiple regions of Jharkhand are likely to receive heavy rainfall till July 28. The IMD stated that several districts of the state, including Ranchi, Dhanbad, Jamtara, and Deoghar, are likely to witness light to heavy rainfall for the next few days. The weather department stated that heavy rain is likely in areas of the northeastern parts. However, the IMD also stated that while the rainfall is likely to provide relief from the heat, it will also lead to other issues, including waterlogging and power outages.

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Apart from Jharkhand, several other states, including Assam, Odisha, Bihar, and West Bengal, are also likely to receive light to heavy rainfall for the next few days.

"A low-pressure area is likely to form over the North Bay of Bengal. Under its influence, Odisha is expected to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by gusty winds in districts like Nabarangpur, Koraput, Nuapada, and Malkangiri during the next 48 hours...Light to moderate rainfall is expected to occur on 24th in most districts of the state," IMD Bhubaneswar Director Dr Manorama Mohanty was quoted as saying by ANI.

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The difference between the maximum and minimum temperatures will be recorded between three and four degrees Celsius. The wind is expected to blow at a speed of 12 to 19 km per hour.