Ranchi

Drop in temperature due to incessant rain

PNS

Due to the rain for two days, a drop in the temperature in entire state has been recorded. Also, an increase in rainfall has been recorded. During the last 24 hours, 55 mm of rain was recorded in the state capital Ranchi and 45 mm in Jamshedpur.

According to the IMD report, the state has still received 26 per cent less rainfall. According to the Meteorological Department, there will be more water in the state. This will see a further increase in rainfall.

Light to moderate rainfall occurred at almost all places in the state in the last 24 hours. Heavy to very heavy rainfall has also been recorded at some places. The highest rainfall of 130.5 mm was recorded in Banu Simdega (KVK-AWS). The highest temperature was recorded at 30.8°C in Deoghar (KVK) while the lowest minimum temperature was 21.7°C in Ranchi (MC).

Some parts of Bokaro, Deoghar, Jamtara districts, including capital Ranchi, are likely to receive light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning during the next 24 hours. Along with this, strong wind (wind speed up to 30-40 kmph) can also be seen at some places of the district. In view of the weather, people have been warned to be alert and careful. Take shelter in a safe place. Don't stay under the tree. Stay away from electric poles. Farmers should not go to their fields and wait for the weather to become normal.