PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, July 31: The monsoon remained active over Jharkhand in the last 24 hours, bringing widespread rainfall and thunderstorms across the state.
According to the Meteorological Centre, Ranchi, light to moderate showers accompanied by thunder and gusty winds were reported from several districts, while isolated pockets experienced heavy downpours.
The highest rainfall was recorded at Purvi Tundi in Dhanbad district with 174 mm, which led to temporary waterlogging in low-lying areas.
Meanwhile, the highest maximum temperature of 32.6°C was recorded in Godda, as cloudy conditions kept day temperatures below normal across most parts of the state.
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Weather Systems Behind the Rain
Meteorologists attributed the intense rainfall activity to multiple synoptic systems currently affecting the region:
* A monsoon trough extending from the northeast Arabian Sea to south Bangladesh runs across Gujarat, a cyclonic circulation over northwest Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, adjoining north Chhattisgarh and Gangetic West Bengal.
* The low-pressure area over northwest Madhya Pradesh and its associated cyclonic circulation has been influencing Jharkhand’s weather.
* An upper-air cyclonic circulation persists over Gangetic West Bengal and neighbouring areas between 5.8 Km and 7.6 Km above mean sea level.
At the surface level, the monsoon trough was today passing through Sri Ganganagar, Delhi, Satna, Daltonganj, Jamshedpur, Digha and extends up to the northeast Bay of Bengal, bringing sustained moisture from the Bay and Arabian Sea.
Forecast: More Rain, Thunderstorms and Gusty Wind
The weather office has forecast isolated heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorm and lightning with gusty winds (maximum speed up to 30-40 km/h) for July 31 and August 1 at several places in the state.
On August 2, the wet spell is expected to continue, although the intensity may gradually decrease.
Rainfall Situation So Far
With the fresh spell, Jharkhand has received well above normal rainfall this monsoon season, with the cumulative figure exceeding the long-period average by a significant margin.
This has been beneficial for paddy sowing and other kharif crop activities, which have picked up pace across the state.
The IMD has urged people to stay updated with weather bulletins as the monsoon remains active over the next few days.
