Lagatar24 Desk
Ranchi: The monsoon has become fully active across Jharkhand, with the weather department forecasting rain, thunderstorms and lightning across the state over the coming week, issuing a specific alert for heavy rainfall in several districts on July 13 and 14.
Thunderstorm Alerts for Multiple Districts Through Mid-July
According to the weather department, thunderstorms and lightning are likely in various parts of the state between July 10 and 12, with residents advised to remain cautious during adverse weather. On July 13, heavy rainfall accompanied by lightning is expected in Deoghar, Dumka, Giridih, Jamtara, Pakur, Godda, Sahibganj, Dhanbad, East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum and Saraikela-Kharsawan. On July 14, an alert for heavy rain and lightning has been issued for Palamu, Garhwa, Chatra, Latehar, Ranchi, Bokaro, Gumla, Hazaribagh, Khunti, Ramgarh, Lohardaga and Koderma, with thunderstorms and rain expected to continue in several areas on July 15 and 16 as well.
IMD Forecasts Cloud Cover and Falling Temperatures in Ranchi
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said Ranchi will remain overcast for the next seven days, with intermittent light to moderate rainfall expected. While temperatures are not expected to change significantly over the next three days, the maximum temperature could subsequently drop by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius.
State Records 37% Rainfall Deficit Since June 1
Weather department data shows that Jharkhand received 179.1 mm of rainfall between June 1 and July 10, against a normal expected rainfall of 285.6 mm for the period, marking a shortfall of 37 percent compared to the usual rainfall levels recorded so far this season.
Hunterganj Records Highest Rainfall in Past 24 Hours
In the last 24 hours, Hunterganj in Chatra district recorded the highest rainfall at 75.5 mm, followed by Kolebira at 33.2 mm and Simdega at 25.6 mm. Bokaro Thermal recorded the state’s highest maximum temperature at 33.5 degrees Celsius, while Namkum in Ranchi recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 22 degrees Celsius.
