PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, Aug 22: The Ranchi Meteorological Centre has issued a weather alert predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in several parts of Jharkhand over the next four days, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds.
According to the forecast
August 22: Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places over north-western parts of the state. Heavy rainfall may also occur over central and adjoining north-eastern regions.
Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds (30–40 Kmph) are expected at isolated places.
August 23: North-western parts of the state are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall. Isolated heavy showers are also expected over south-western, north-eastern, and adjoining central regions, along with thunderstorms and gusty winds.
August 24: Heavy rainfall may occur at isolated places over southern, central, and north-eastern parts of the state.
Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds are likely in several areas.
August 25: Western and adjoining central parts of Jharkhand may experience heavy rainfall at isolated places, while thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds are expected across the state.
Synoptic Situation
The monsoon trough is currently passing through Jaisalmer, Kota, Datia, Sidhi, Ranchi, Bankura, Digha, and extending southeastwards into the east-central Bay of Bengal, up to 1.5 Km above mean sea level.
An upper air cyclonic circulation persists over northwest Madhya Pradesh and adjoining regions, extending up to 7.6 Km above mean sea level.
Another circulation lies over north Odisha and adjoining Gangetic West Bengal at around 5.8 Km above mean sea level.
Additionally, a shear zone along latitude 24°N between 3.1 and 5.8 Km above mean sea level continues to influence weather patterns.
The Met office has advised citizens to remain alert, avoid unnecessary travel during heavy downpours, and take precautions against lightning strikes and gusty winds.
