In the last week of July, Southwest Monsoon is likely to remain active across the Jharkhand with light to moderate rainfall expected in most parts while some places may also witness heavy showers. The State has received a good amount of rainfall this year as a result of which the water table has risen all across.
As per the statistics released by the MET Observatory Centre, Ranchi on July 23, from June 1 to July 23, the State has received a total of 395.4 mm of rainfall as against the normal amount of 441.1 mm and is presently in the near normal category.
Out of the 24 districts, eight have recorded a deficit namely Deoghar (-380, Pakur (-29), Sabihganj (-34), Gumla (-53), Simdega (-27), Khunti (-45), Saraikela-Kharsawan (-33) and West Singhbhum (-21) while only two Latehar (59) and Palamu (67) have received excess rainfall. The other districts have witnessed normal or near normal monsoon.
“As of now Jharkhand has witnessed normal rainfall. It is being predicted that during the remaining months of August and September also it is likely to remain normal. It is natural for monsoon activity to fluctuate sometimes from active, normal or weak during the course of four months from June to September,” said Deputy Director MET Centre, Ranchi Abhishek Anand.
According to the Meteorological Centre, Ranchi, on July 24 widespread rainfall of light to moderate category is expected across the State. Parts of north east and south east may also witness heavy showers. From July 25 to July 27 many places can witness light to moderate rainfall. The Department has also issued a warning of lighting and thunderstorm activity across the State for all the days.
The temperature is also likely to remain near normal. As per the communiqué, from July 24 to July 27, the maximum temperature in Ranchi and its surrounding regions will be between 29 to 31 degree Celsius.