There are good chances of monsoon reviving in the State in August with heavy showers also being predicted in some parts in the first week itself bringing much respite to the residents.
As per the Meteorological Centre, Ranchi on August 2 scattered places in the north western parts of the State are likely to witness light to moderate showers while scattered places across the State might receive spells of rainfall on July 3. On August 4 and August 5 widespread rainfall in expected across the State. Few places in the northern and central region might also receive heavy rainfall. The Department has also issued a warning for lighting and thunderstorm activity for all the days.
“There is a low pressure system likely to form over north Bay of Bengal on July 4. Under the influence of this system monsoon is likely to become active over Jharkhand and widespread shower are also expected across the State on July 4 and July 5. For the next few days, the temperature will also increase by one to two degree Celsius above normal at most places,” said Deputy Director MET Centre, Ranchi Abhishek Anand.
As per the statistics released by the Meteorological Centre, Ranchi on August 1, from June 1 to August 1 Jharkhand has witnessed normal monsoon.