PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, July 25: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a series of rainfall warnings for Jharkhand, as a low pressure area over the north Bay of Bengal continues to intensify.
This system, coupled with the position of the monsoon trough, is expected to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall across various parts of the state over the next five days.
Rainfall Forecast Overview
July 25:
Heavy to very heavy rainfall expected at isolated places over South-Eastern Jharkhand.
Other parts of the state, excluding the North-Western region, may experience heavy showers.
Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) are likely across isolated areas.
July 26:
Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall likely over Southern and Central Jharkhand.
North-Western districts may receive heavy rainfall.
Thunderstorm activity with lightning and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) will continue in isolated pockets.
July 27–28:
Southern, Central, and North-Western regions of Jharkhand are likely to receive heavy rainfall.
Thunderstorms and gusty winds (30–40 kmph) are also forecast at isolated places during this period.
July 29:
Widespread heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected across isolated areas of the entire state.
Weather System Details
A low pressure area lies over the central parts of north Bay of Bengal, with an associated cyclonic circulation extending up to 7.6 km above mean sea level, tilting southwestward with height.
The system is expected to evolve into a well-marked low pressure area, moving west-northwestward towards West Bengal and adjoining North Odisha coasts over the next 48 hours.
The monsoon trough at mean sea level is currently active and passes through Sri Ganganagar, Sirsa, Meerut, Hardoi, Patna, Jamshedpur, and Digha, extending southeastwards to the center of the low pressure area.
Advisory
Residents are advised to remain alert for localized flooding, waterlogging, and disruption in transportation and power services.
Farmers, in particular, should take precautionary measures to protect standing crops.
Stay updated through official IMD bulletins and follow local administration instructions.
