Jharkhand to see rain, thunderstorms till September 12
PINAKI MAJUMDAR Jamshedpur, September 8: Jharkhand is likely to see intermittent rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds over the next few days,…
PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, September 8: Jharkhand is likely to see intermittent rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds over the next few days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting isolated heavy rainfall in several districts until September 12.
The weather is expected to remain unsettled from September 9 to 12, with thunderstorms and lightning likely at isolated places. Gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph are also expected on September 9, 10 and 11.
Heavy rain likely in Bokaro, Dhanbad on September 9
The IMD has forecast isolated heavy rainfall in northeastern and adjoining central parts of Jharkhand on September 9.
Bokaro and Dhanbad are among the districts likely to receive heavy rain during this period. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph may also occur at isolated places across the state.
Rain shifts towards central Jharkhand on September 10
On September 10, heavy rainfall is expected to shift towards central Jharkhand.
The districts likely to be affected include Ranchi, Ramgarh, Hazaribagh, Koderma, Bokaro and Dhanbad, along with adjoining areas of Giridih.
Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph are also likely at isolated places.
Thunderstorms to continue till September 12
The unsettled weather is likely to continue on September 11, when isolated parts of Jharkhand may experience thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph.
On September 12, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are likely at isolated locations across the state.
Low-pressure system driving weather activity
The prevailing weather conditions are associated with a low-pressure area over central Uttar Pradesh, which persisted over the region on September 7. Its associated cyclonic circulation extended up to 4.5 km above mean sea level.
The monsoon trough is also active. It extends from Sri Ganganagar through Narnaul, the centre of the low-pressure area over central Uttar Pradesh, Dehri, Purulia and Digha before moving east-southeastwards towards the northeast Bay of Bengal.
An additional upper-air cyclonic circulation over northeast Bihar and adjoining areas, extending up to 1.5 km above mean sea level, is also contributing to the moisture-laden conditions over Jharkhand and neighbouring regions.
With lightning, thunderstorms and gusty winds expected at isolated places, residents should exercise caution during periods of severe weather and avoid exposed locations during lightning activity.
