The weather department has issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall in various districts of Jharkhand for the next three days. The department also anticipates heavy rainfall and strong winds in several areas.
This alert comes as a result of a low-pressure system formed over the south-eastern Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas, as well as eastern Bihar and its surrounding regions, leading to rainfall in different parts of Jharkhand. On September 16th, the state’s north-western and central regions are expected to experience heavy rainfall in some places.
The weather department also predicts thunderstorms and strong winds (30 to 40 kmph), along with the possibility of lightning strikes in some areas of the state. On September 17th, the northern and adjacent central parts of the state may witness thunderstorms, strong winds (30 to 40 kmph), and lightning. Furthermore, on September 18th, the north-western and north-central regions of Jharkhand are likely to receive heavy rainfall in certain areas, accompanied by strong winds (30 to 40 kmph) and the potential for lightning.
During the past 24 hours, Dumka recorded the highest rainfall in the state, measuring 152 millimeters. Ranchi received 40.8 mm of rainfall during the same period. Other areas that experienced rainfall include: Chakradharpur (134.8 mm), Sadar Chaibasa (98.4 mm), Daltonganj (89 mm), Mandu (87.2 mm), Rajdhanwar (85 mm), Chainpur (76 mm), Mander (75.2 mm), Kuchai (64.2 mm), Koderma DVC (60.5 mm), Rania (58.4 mm), Gudri (57.6 mm), Tilia (55.5 mm), Patratu (55 mm), Sonua (54.4 mm), Masanjore (51.2 mm), Maharo (46 mm), Ramgarh (45.6 mm), Badkisuraiya (43 mm), and Siktia (42.4 mm).