Twin upper-air cyclonic circulations to intensify rainfall across Jharkhand till August 7
PINAKI MAJUMDAR Jamshedpur, Aug. 4: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast an active spell of monsoon weather across Jharkhand over the…
PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, Aug. 4: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast an active spell of monsoon weather across Jharkhand over the next four days, driven by the combined influence of twin upper-air cyclonic circulations and the monsoon trough passing close to the state.
The prevailing synoptic conditions are expected to trigger widespread thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and spells of heavy rainfall across several districts until August 7.
Twin Weather Systems Fuel Active Monsoon
According to the IMD’s Ranchi Meteorological Centre, the monsoon trough at mean sea level currently extends from Bikaner through Delhi, Lucknow and Patna before stretching eastwards towards Manipur.
Further strengthening the rainfall activity, an upper-air cyclonic circulation persists over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and adjoining areas at around 3.1 km above mean sea level, while another cyclonic circulation remains over central parts of south Uttar Pradesh and adjoining regions at about 5.8 km above mean sea level.
Thunderstorms and Gusty Winds Forecast Across State
The weather office has warned that thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds with speeds of 40-50 kmph are likely at isolated places across Jharkhand every day from August 4 to August 7.
District-Wise Heavy Rainfall Forecast
August 4
Heavy rainfall is likely over north-western and central districts, including Hazaribagh, Koderma, Ramgarh and Bokaro.
August 5
The rain belt is expected to shift towards the north-eastern, north-western and south-eastern parts of the state, covering West Singhbhum, East Singhbhum and Saraikela-Kharsawan.
August 6
Heavy showers are likely over Hazaribagh, Koderma, Ramgarh, Ranchi, Lohardaga, Gumla and Khunti.
August 7
Heavy rainfall is expected over north-western and southern districts, particularly Simdega and West Singhbhum, along with adjoining central districts, including Lohardaga, Gumla, Ranchi and Khunti.
IMD Advises People to Remain Alert
“The combined influence of the monsoon trough and two upper-air cyclonic circulations will keep atmospheric conditions favourable for widespread thunderstorm activity and intermittent heavy rainfall across Jharkhand over the next few days. People, especially those living in vulnerable and low-lying areas, are advised to remain alert and follow official weather advisories as the system evolves,” an IMD official said.
