UditVani, Jamshedpur : The weather office has forecast a spell of intense monsoon activity across Jharkhand over the next few days as a depression over the northwest Bay of Bengal moves inland through West Bengal, North Odisha and Jharkhand.
The system, which crossed the West Bengal–Bangladesh coasts between 7:30 and 8:30 am on Friday, was centred near 21.7°N and 88.8°E.
It is expected to continue its west-northwestward movement and influence the state’s weather conditions over the next 24 hours.
Forecast Overview:
July 26: Heavy to very heavy rain is likely over southern and central parts of the state. Isolated heavy showers are also expected in the north-western and north-eastern districts. Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds (30–40 kmph) are also likely.
July 27 & 28: Thunderstorms and lightning with gusty winds are likely at isolated places.
July 29: Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast for south-eastern parts of Jharkhand. Southern, central and north-eastern areas may also see heavy rain along with thunderstorms.
July 30: Isolated heavy rain is expected across the state.
Present Situation:
The monsoon trough currently extends from Jammu to Kolkata, while an upper air cyclonic circulation over Haryana to north Odisha through Jharkhand is intensifying the monsoon.
In the last 24 hours, widespread light to moderate rain with thunderstorms has been reported across Jharkhand.
Heavy rainfall was recorded at isolated places, with Bilba in Simdega district receiving the highest—94.6 mm.
Authorities have advised residents to stay alert for possible waterlogging, low-lying area flooding, and to follow official advisories during the active monsoon phase.
