UditVani, Jamshedpur: Jharkhand is experiencing an active monsoon phase, with rainfall statistics revealing a significant surplus this season.
Against a normal rainfall of 246.2 mm, the state has so far received 417.2 mm, marking an impressive 69 percent surplus, according to official meteorological data.
Widespread light to moderate rain with thunderstorms has been reported across the state, while heavy rainfall was recorded at isolated locations.
Weather forecasts by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) suggest that heavy rainfall is likely today (July 7) over isolated areas in the western and adjoining southern parts of the state.
Additionally, thunderstorm and lightning, accompanied by gusty winds reaching 30–40 Kmph, are expected at isolated places across Jharkhand.
For July 8 and 9, thunderstorms and lightning are likely to persist in isolated areas as the monsoon system continues to influence the region.
Monsoon Systems Fueling Rain Activity
The monsoon trough at mean sea level currently stretches from Suratgarh, Sirsa, Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi, Daltonganj, Bankura, Digha, and continues southeastward to the northeast Bay of Bengal.
A low pressure area, formed over Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining north Odisha under the influence of a cyclonic circulation, is contributing to the increased rain activity.
The system extends up to 7.6 Km above mean sea level and is tilting southwestward with height. It is likely to move west-northwestwards across Jharkhand and north Chhattisgarh over the next 2–3 days.
Another trough runs from the northeast Arabian Sea to the above-mentioned low-pressure area, passing through north Gujarat, central Madhya Pradesh, north Chhattisgarh, and south Jharkhand between 3.1 Km and 5.8 Km above mean sea level, also tilting southwards with height.
Advisory
With the surplus rainfall and ongoing weather systems, authorities have advised residents to remain cautious, especially in areas prone to waterlogging, lightning, and gusty winds, and to stay updated with official weather bulletins.
