PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, July 10: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for Jharkhand, forecasting heavy rainfall and thunderstorms over several parts of the state in the days to come.
The warning comes as a well-marked low-pressure area over Gangetic West Bengal and its adjoining regions continues to influence weather patterns across Eastern India.
Forecast Summary
July 10:
Heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places in the north-western and north-central parts of Jharkhand.
Thunderstorms and lightning, accompanied by gusty winds with speeds reaching 30-40 kmph, are expected across several isolated pockets of the state.
July 11 & 12:
Thunderstorms and lightning activity are likely to persist at isolated locations across Jharkhand, keeping the risk of localized weather disturbances high.
Weather System Details
A low-pressure area lay over Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining Jharkhand, with an associated cyclonic circulation extending up to 7.6 Km above mean sea level.
This system is forecast to move slowly west-northwestwards across Jharkhand and north Chhattisgarh over the next two days.
Additionally, the monsoon trough at mean sea level passes through Amritsar, Chandigarh, Najibabad, Shahjahanpur, Kanpur, Daltonganj, and the center of the low-pressure area before stretching southeastwards into the northeast Bay of Bengal.
Another trough line extends from West Assam to Telangana, cutting across interior Odisha and south Chhattisgarh at 3.1 Km above mean sea level, adding further instability to the region’s atmosphere.
Monsoon Outlook for Jharkhand
Due to the alignment of these meteorological features, Jharkhand is expected to receive enhanced monsoonal activity, particularly in Palamu, Garhwa, Chatra, Latehar, Hazaribagh, and parts of Santhal Pargana.
The weather office has advised residents, especially farmers and daily commuters, to stay alert for sudden downpours, reduced visibility, and localized flooding in low-lying areas.
The IMD has recommended precautionary measures for people living in vulnerable regions and urged local authorities to remain on standby.
