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Jharkhand Weather Update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday stated that several districts of Jharkhand are expected to witness light to heavy rainfall for the next few days. The weather department stated that along with heavy rainfall, multiple districts are likely 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. However, the excessive rainfall might lead to waterlogging in the key cities. The weather department has advised the residents to follow the guidelines and limit their outings to avoid any inconveniences.

While providing details, the meteorological department stated that most districts of Jharkhand will receive light to moderate rain till September 10. It stated that the rainfall will commence in most of the districts on Sunday, adding that these regions will continue to witness similar weather conditions till September 10.

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The IMD further stated that some parts will also continue to witness light rain, along with gentle breezes, till September 12. It emphasised that the farmers will benefit from the rain, as moisture will remain in the fields. Apart from this, the residents of these districts are likely to get relief from humidity and heat.

The weather department informed that the capital city, Ranchi, witnessed light rain in the late hours of Saturday; however, it did not significantly change the temperature. While providing details, it stated that the maximum temperature of Ranchi was recorded at 32.8 degrees (3.1 degrees above normal), adding that the maximum temperature of Jamshedpur remained around 36.6 degrees. The highest temperature in the state was recorded at 38.8 degrees in Mandu, and the highest rainfall of 25.4 mm was also recorded there.

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Apart from Jharkhand, several other states, including Bihar, Bengal, Odisha, and parts of Uttar Pradesh, are also set to witness rainfall for the next few days.