Heavy rainfall accompanied with gusty winds is likely to continue in the State till March 20, a weather bulletin issued by the MET Observatory Centre – Ranchi on Saturday suggested. In accordance to the bulletin, moderate to heavy rainfall is likely to occur in the southern and central parts of Jharkhand, bringing much respite to the residents from the abrupt increase in the mercury level.
The communiqué issued by MET Observatory Centre – Ranchi read, “Following the weather conditions, Jharkhand is expected to receive rainfall for an additional four days covering districts like Ranchi, Bokaro, Gumla, Hazaribagh, Khunti, Ramgarh, East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum, Simdega, Seraikela- Kharsawan including a few other places. Scattered rainfall will occur at the districts accompanied with gusty winds at 46 Kmph.”
As per the Ranchi MET Observatory Centre record, the State Capital had received 37.4 mm rainfall in the recent days. “During the transition period, there is a high possibility of rainfall and thunderstorm. Also, the strong system formulation and sturdy winds has influenced the weather conditions.