UditVani, Jamshedpur: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for Jharkhand, warning of thunderstorms and lightning accompanied by gusty winds with a maximum speed of 30–40 kmph at isolated places in next two days.
According to the latest IMD bulletin, a well-marked low-pressure area persists over the northwest Bay of Bengal off the north Odisha coast.
The associated cyclonic circulation extends up to 7.6 Km above mean sea level and is tilting southwestwards with height.
Meteorologists have predicted that this system will gradually move in a west-northwestward direction across north Odisha, adjoining Jharkhand, and north Chhattisgarh over the next 24 hours.
The monsoon trough at mean sea level also remains active. It currently stretches from Bikaner through Jaipur, Damoh, Pendra Road, Sambalpur, passing through the centre of the low-pressure system over the northwest Bay of Bengal, and further southeastwards into the east-central Bay of Bengal.
This alignment is expected to enhance rainfall activity in the region.
Weather experts suggest that Jharkhand may witness moderate to heavy showers at a few locations alongwith thunderstorm activity, which could temporarily disrupt road travel, power supply, and outdoor work.
The gusty winds associated with the system may also affect standing crops and cause minor damage to weak structures.
The IMD has advised people to remain alert, avoid open areas during lightning, and take necessary precautions.
Farmers have also been urged to plan agricultural operations carefully in view of the expected rainfall and windy conditions.
