Monsoon has become active once again in Jharkhand. Along with the State Capital various parts of the State witnessed rainfall, at some places it was heavy rainfall with lightning and at some place it was moderate rainfall. But it is sure that people of the State got relief from the rain.
Due to the formation of Monsoon Trench in the East and West region in the State and the formation of a low pressure area in the Bay of Bengal, rain was predicted till July 4.
The Meteorological Department has issued an alert regarding thunderstorms during the rains. On last Friday, an alert of light to moderate rain and thundershowers has been issued in some parts of Deoghar, Dumka, Garhwa, Giridih, Palamu, Ranchi, Seraikela-Kharsawan, West Singhbhum district, by the department.
Ranchi Indian Metereological Center Scintist, Abhisek Anand said that the effect of the East-West Turf is still visible, and it is extending up to 1.5 km C label.
The Monsoon has been deficient in the last nine days and in the coming days there is a turf, low pressure area in the east and west of the State, due to its active moist winds from North India as well as Arabian Sea, moist wind and Bay of Bengal the effect of moist winds is being seen from Friday.
Anand further informed that the Meteorological Department has forecast that light to moderate rain may occur in the north-eastern areas of the State on Friday. “Simultaneously, Ranchi will also remain cloudy, and there is a possibility of rain in many areas. Today's maximum temperature of Ranchi has been predicted to be 30.8 degree Celsius and minimum temperature is 23 degree Celsius,” he added.
The Scientist said that in the immediate weather warning that there is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning in some parts of Simdega and West Singhbhum of Jharkhand in the next one to three hours. “Along with this, wind will also blow at a speed of 30 to 40 kilometers per hour at some places of the district. In view of this weather, the department has urged the people to be alert and careful. Take shelter in a safe place. Don't stay under the tree. Stay away from electric poles. Farmers are especially urged not to go to their fields and wait for the weather to become normal,” he added.