Jamshedpur : A spell of turbulent weather is set to grip the state over the next few days, with the meteorological department issuing alerts for thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds, and isolated heavy rainfall across several regions.
On May 22, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds reaching speeds of 50–60 kmph are expected at isolated places throughout the state. Northeastern and adjoining central regions are also likely to experience heavy rainfall.
From May 23 to 25, similar weather conditions will persist. Thunderstorms with gusty winds of 40–50 kmph are likely at isolated places across the state, except the northeastern region, where winds may blow at a slightly reduced speed of 30–40 kmph. However, the threat of lightning and stormy weather remains.
The stormy pattern is expected to continue on May 26 and 27, with gusty winds up to 30–40 kmph and thunderstorms likely to affect isolated areas throughout the state.
The current weather activity is being driven by two active systems in the atmosphere. An east-west trough is extending from a cyclonic circulation over Punjab to east Bangladesh, cutting across Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim at 0.9 Km above mean sea level.
Additionally, a trough in the middle tropospheric westerlies, positioned at 5.8 km above mean sea level, persists along Longitude 82°E, north of Latitude 25°N.
Residents are advised to remain alert, avoid outdoor activities during storm periods, and take necessary safety precautions, especially in areas prone to lightning and strong winds.
