UditVani, Jamshedpur : The monsoon continues to stay active over Jharkhand, with the Meteorological Department predicting spells of heavy rain and thunderstorms across several regions in the coming days.
On August 8, heavy rainfall is expected at isolated locations in the north-eastern parts of the state, while thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds (30–40 kmph) are likely in different areas.
Similar conditions are forecast for August 9 and 10, with thunderstorm activity persisting on August 11.
According to the Met Centre, the monsoon trough at mean sea level stretches from Ferozepur to Chandigarh, running close to the foothills of the Himalayas and extending to northeast Arunachal Pradesh. An upper-air cyclonic circulation over central Bangladesh, between 3.1 and 5.8 km and tilting southwestward with height, is further influencing the weather over Jharkhand.
Weather Recap (Past 24 Hours):
The state witnessed light to moderate showers accompanied by thunderstorms at most places, with heavy rain reported in a few pockets.
Dumuria (West Singhbhum) recorded the highest rainfall at 75.2 mm, while the maximum temperature of 35.4°C was logged at Seraikela in Thursday.
Authorities have urged residents to remain cautious during thunderstorms, avoid exposure in open areas, and prepare for possible waterlogging in low-lying regions.
Statistics revealed that Jharkhand as a whole was experiencing surplus rainfall of 43 % so far this monsoon.
