PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, July 14: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for very heavy to heavy rainfall in several parts of Jharkhand between July 14 and 17, owing to the formation of multiple weather systems in and around the region.
Forecast Highlights
July 14:
Very Heavy Rainfall likely at isolated places in South-Western Jharkhand.
Heavy Rainfall expected in South-Eastern, adjoining Central, and parts of North-Western districts.
Thunderstorm/Lightning with gusty winds (30–40 Kmph) likely in isolated areas.
July 15:
Very Heavy Rainfall likely over North-Western districts.
Heavy Rainfall in parts of North-Eastern and adjoining Central Jharkhand.
Thunderstorms and gusty winds forecast across isolated locations.
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July 16:
Very heavy rains to continue over North-Western and North-Central districts.
Heavy showers expected in some North-Eastern districts.
Thunderstorm/lightning with strong winds at isolated places.
July 17:
Isolated thunderstorm/lightning events expected across the state.
Weather Systems Behind the Surge
A cyclonic circulation over north Bay of Bengal (extending up to 5.8 Km) is likely to induce a low-pressure area over the northwest Bay and adjoining West Bengal–Odisha coast within 24 hours.
Another upper air cyclonic circulation lies over central north Madhya Pradesh, also likely to result in a low-pressure area over northwest Madhya Pradesh and its neighbourhood.
The monsoon trough is currently active, extending from Bikaner to Jamshedpur and Digha, reaching into the northeast Bay of Bengal with a southwestward tilt, further fueling moisture inflow and instability.
Residents are advised to remain alert, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
