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

While providing details, the weather department stated that several districts, including Simdega, West Singhbhum, Khunti, East Singhbhum, Seraikela-Kharsawan, Bokaro, Dhanbad, Giridih, Jamtara, Deoghar, Dumka, Godda, Pakur, and Sahibganj, are set to witness rainfall till September 16. It further stated that the other districts, including Hazaribagh, Koderma, Giridih, Deoghar, Jamtara, Dumka, Godda, Pakur, and Sahibganj, will witness heavy rainfall between September 16 and September 18.

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The IMD stated that multiple districts, including Chandwara, Tilaiya, Tilaiya DVC, Koderma DVC, Pathargama, Maharo, Silichak, Balumath, Barhi DVC, Gumla Bishunpur, Deoghar, Panki, Ranchi, Gola, and Palganj, witnessed heavy rainfall in the last 24 hours. The weather department further stated that the capital city Ranchi is also likely to witness light to moderate rainfall for the next few days.

The weather department stated that while the residents of Ranchi will witness relief from the heat, the continuous rainfall will lead to waterlogging in multiple areas. The IMD also advised the residents to follow the guidelines and limit their outings to avoid any inconveniences. It also urged the farmers to protect their crop and not hide beneath any big tree or electricity poles.

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The IMD further stated that several other states, including West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi, are also likely to witness light to heavy rainfall for the next few days.