Deep depression over Bay of Bengal to lash Jharkhand with heavy rain, gusty winds
PINAKI MAJUMDAR Jamshedpur, July 28: A deep depression over the northwest Bay of Bengal is set to intensify monsoon activity across Jharkhand,…
PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, July 28: A deep depression over the northwest Bay of Bengal is set to intensify monsoon activity across Jharkhand, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting heavy rainfall in several districts on Monday and thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds across the state over the next four days.
Heavy Rain Likely in Six Districts
According to the IMD, heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places over north-western, southern and central Jharkhand on July 28. Districts expected to be affected include Hazaribagh, Ramgarh, Ranchi, Khunti, Gumla and Lohardaga.
Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph are also expected at isolated places across the state.
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Thunderstorm Alert Till July 31
The weather office has forecast thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds at isolated places across Jharkhand on July 29, 30 and 31 as well, urging residents to remain alert during adverse weather conditions.
Deep Depression Strengthens Monsoon
The deep depression over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining West Bengal-North Odisha coast moved very slowly northwards and was centred near Sagar Island. It is expected to move in a north-northwesterly direction before crossing the West Bengal-North Odisha coast.
Meteorologists said the weather system, coupled with the active monsoon trough passing through Jamshedpur, is likely to enhance moisture incursion into Jharkhand, resulting in widespread rainfall. An upper-air trough extending from southwest Rajasthan to the deep depression through Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand is also supporting the prevailing weather conditions.
IMD Issues Safety Advisory
The IMD has advised people to avoid taking shelter under isolated trees during thunderstorms, stay away from waterlogged areas and unsecured structures, and keep track of official weather updates, particularly in districts expected to receive heavy rainfall.
