Heavy rain, thunderstorms to lash Jharkhand over next two days
PINAKI MAJUMDAR Jamshedpur, September 2: Jharkhand is likely to witness another spell of widespread rainfall, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning…
PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, September 2: Jharkhand is likely to witness another spell of widespread rainfall, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places over the next two days.
The weather activity is being driven by a well-marked low-pressure area lying over Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining areas of north coastal Odisha, Jharkhand and the northwest Bay of Bengal.
An associated cyclonic circulation extends up to around 7.6 km above mean sea level and is tilted southwestwards with height, according to the IMD.
Low-pressure system to move across Jharkhand
The weather system is likely to move west-northwestwards across north Odisha and Jharkhand during the next 48 hours, sustaining moisture inflow and triggering rainfall over the state.
The IMD has forecast rain at most places to almost all places across Jharkhand, with isolated pockets likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall.
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Thunderstorms, gusty winds likely
Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 30–40 kmph, occasionally reaching 50 kmph, are also likely at isolated places through September 4.
The combination of heavy rain, lightning and strong winds could disrupt normal activities, particularly in vulnerable areas.
Residents advised to remain alert
With the wet spell expected to continue, residents and authorities in low-lying and vulnerable areas have been advised to remain alert, especially during periods of intense rainfall and thunderstorms.
People are also advised to exercise caution during lightning and avoid unnecessary travel during severe weather conditions.
