Owing to the impact of the super cyclone ‘Amphan’ widespread rainfall is being forecast in the north eastern and south eastern parts of Jharkhand on May 20 and May 21. However, no warning has been issued for the State.
The cyclone present in the Bay of Bengal reached the super cyclone stage on the morning of May 19. The super cyclone is expected to cross West Bengal- Bangladesh coasts between Digha in West Bengal and Hatiya Islanda in Bangladesh on the evening of May 20 as an extremely severe cyclonic circulation.
At the time of landfall, the wind speed is expected to be between 155 to 165 Km per hour gusting to 185 Km per hour.
“After a distance of 250 Km, the impact of a cyclone reduces and the city of Jamshedpur lies at about 250 Km away from the landfall point. Hence, Amphan is not likely to have a major impact on any part of Jharkhand,” said MET Centre Director SD Kotal.
According to the Meteorological Centre, Ranchi the districts in the north east region including Godda, Pakur, Sahibganj, Dumka and Jamtara and the districts in south east namely East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum, Saraikela- Khansawan are likely to witness heavy showers on May 20. The Department has also issued a warning of gusty winds at a speed of 30- 40 Km per hour along with thunderstorm and lighting also in these areas.
As per the bulletin released on May 19, isolated places in north east are likely to witness light showers on May 21 as well.
Isolated places in north and central Jharkhand could receive light showers on May 22 where as scattered places in north east and south east may receive light rainfall on May 23.
A significant fall in the maximum temperature levels by about five to six degree Celsius below normal will also be observed on May 20.
As per the communiqué issued on May 19, the maximum temperature in the State capital will be around 27 degree Celsius on May 20.
However, from May 21 to May 23, the maximum temperature will be around 36 to 39 degree Celsius.