Towards the end of July, monsoon is likely to remain active in the state of Jharkhand giving some much needed respite to the residents. The MET Observatory Centre- Ranchi is expecting light to moderate rainfall and thunder showers at most places across the State from July 30 to August 1.
“For the next 3 to 4 days, light to moderate rainfall is expected at many places across the State. Chances of any heavy rainfall are unlikely,” said Senior Scientist, MET Observatory Centre- Ranchi, Dr. RS Sharma
According to the weathermen, from August 2 onwards, thunder showers and above normal rainfall activity is likely to occur over Jharkhand as a whole.
“A good new rain bearing system is likely to make an impact over Jharkhand from August 2. Wide spread rainfall of light to moderate category covering almost all the districts is expected in the beginning of August. With the new system forming, a further improvement of about 10 percent in the rainfall deficit is expected,” Sharma further added.
On July 23, a rainfall deficit of 45 percent was recorded in the State. As per the rainfall statistics released by the Meteorological Centre Ranchi on July 29, the State is currently facing a deficit of 36 percent. From June 1 to July 29, the State has received a total of 323.5 mm of rainfall against the ideal amount of rain which should have been 503.2 mm.
The State Capital has a rain deficit of 47 per cent. The city has received 278.9 mm of rainfall against the ideal amount of 525.9 mm.
“For the past few days, good amount of rainfall has been recorded in the entire State. However, the Capital is yet to experience a heavy downpour,” remarked the official. According to the officials, even though monsoon is delayed, the farmers should utilize the continuous rainfall of the past week for planting seeds.