PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, Aug 23: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in several parts of Jharkhand over the next three days, as the monsoon remains active across the state.
On August 23, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places in north-western districts, while south-western, north-eastern and adjoining central parts may also experience heavy showers.
Overnight rain continued in Jamshedpur and several other parts of southern Jharkhand.
Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (30–40 kmph) are also expected at several locations today.
On August 24, heavy rainfall is likely over western and central Jharkhand, with thunderstorms and lightning forecast across the state.
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On August 25, heavy rainfall may continue over western and adjoining central districts, coupled with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds.
Meteorologists said the monsoon trough currently extends from Suratgarh to the northeast Bay of Bengal, while cyclonic circulations persist over Gangetic West Bengal, Bangladesh and southwest Uttar Pradesh.
A fresh low-pressure area is likely to form over the northwest Bay of Bengal off Odisha–West Bengal coasts around August 25, which may further intensify rains in the region.
Jharkhand has already witnessed widespread rainfall in the past 48 hours. The heaviest downpour of 162.4 mm was recorded at Goelkera in West Singhbhum district.
Met department advised residents to remain alert to the possibility of flooding, waterlogging and lightning strikes, particularly in vulnerable areas.
