Monsoon is active in Jharkhand and its effect is visible. There is an alert of heavy rain in 8 districts on Saturday. The Meteorological Department has said that the widespread effect of monsoon will be seen in Ranchi and surrounding areas.
Heavy rains occurred in Ranchi on Friday. The Meteorological Center has said that the effect of monsoon will be seen in Kolhan and adjoining parts of central Jharkhand on Saturday. There may be heavy rain at some places in Ranchi, Lohardaga, Gumla, Simdega, Khunti, East Singhbhum and West Singhbhum as well as Saraikela-Kharsawan district. The Meteorological Center has issued a yellow alert in this regard.
The effect of monsoon will be slightly less from July 14 to July 18. During this time, light to moderate rains will occur at many places in the State, it is expected. After the rain, the maximum temperature of other districts including the State Capital will also fall. On July 14, the maximum temperature of the State Capital is expected to be below 30 degrees Celsius. Due to the rains for the last 2-3 days, people in Jharkhand have got relief from the heat.
The maximum temperature of Palamu and Garhwa districts is also around 35-36 degree centigrade. On Friday, the maximum temperature of Jamshedpur and Daltenganj was around 35 degree Celsius. The maximum temperature of Ranchi was 33 degrees. The maximum temperature in Saraikela was 36 degrees. Hariharganj in Palamu received more than 155 mm of rain in the last 24 hours. Godda received 113 mm, Rajmahal 106 mm and Pathargama received more than 100 mm of rain.