The weather department has issued a yellow alert for the next three days, due to the expectation of heavy rainfall across multiple districts of Jharkhand. The forecast also indicates the likelihood of heavy rainfall and strong winds in several locations.
This weather pattern is associated with a low-pressure system located over the south-eastern Bay of Bengal and neighboring areas, and also impacting eastern Bihar and its vicinity, which is contributing to the rainfall in various parts of Jharkhand. The north-western and central areas of the state are expected to experience heavy rainfall in certain places on September 16th.
The weather department also predicts thunderstorms, strong winds (30-40 kmph), and the potential for lightning in select areas of the state. On September 17th, the northern and neighboring central regions may face thunderstorms, strong winds (30-40 kmph), and lightning. On September 18th, the north-western and north-central regions of Jharkhand are likely to experience heavy rainfall in some areas, along with strong winds (30-40 kmph) and the possibility of lightning strikes.
In the last 24 hours, Dumka recorded the highest rainfall in the state, with a measurement of 152 millimeters. Ranchi received 40.8 mm of rainfall during the same period. Other areas that saw rainfall include: Chakradharpur (134.8 mm), Sadar Chaibasa (98.4 mm), Daltonganj (89 mm), Mandu (87.2 mm), Rajdhanwar (85 mm), Chainpur (76 mm), Mander (75.2 mm), Kuchai (64.2 mm), Koderma DVC (60.5 mm), Rania (58.4 mm), Gudri (57.6 mm), Tilia (55.5 mm), Patratu (55 mm), Sonua (54.4 mm), Masanjore (51.2 mm), Maharo (46 mm), Ramgarh (45.6 mm), Badkisuraiya (43 mm), and Siktia (42.4 mm).