With the onset of monsoon in Kerala on June 1, the rainy season is likely to arrive in Jharkhand by June 15. This year normal monsoon is being predicted unlike last year when Jharkhand had a rain deficit of 18 per cent.
According to the Meteorological Centre, Ranchi normal rainfall with even distribution across the entire State is predicted. Rainfall between 96 per cent and 104 per cent is considered normal.
“June 1 is the normal date for monsoon to onset over Kerala. It usually takes 15 days to reach Jharkhand and it is expected to arrive by June 15. The months of July and August are when maximum rainfall takes place. For July 103 percent and 97 percent for August is being forecast,” said Deputy Director MET Centre Ranchi, Abhishek Anand.
From March to May the pre monsoon showers recoded across the State was 147.6 mm against the normal amount of 35.8 mm which is 312 percent more than normal.
As per the MET Centre, pleasant weather conditions are in store for the residents of Jharkhand for the next few days with maximum temperatures expected to a few degrees below normal.
On June 1, 2019 the maximum temperature in the State capital was recorded at 40.6 degree Celsius where as on June 1, 2020, the maximum temperature has been recorded at 34.6 degree Celsius.
“A north- south trough is forming over the neighbouring regions of Jharkhand which is causing rainfall and thunderstorm activity. Light showers accompanied with thunderstorm and lighting is being forecasted till June 5. The maximum temperature will be a few degrees below normal and mo heat wave condition is likely,” added the official.
Isolated places in central and southern Jharkhand are likely to witness light showers on June 2 and June 3. On June 4 isolated places in central, southern and north eastern where as on June 5 central, southern and north western regions might receive light rainfall.
From June 2 to June 5, the maximum temperature in Ranchi and its surrounding areas will be around 34- 35 degree Celsius. The southern districts will be around 37- 38 degrees while north east will be between 34- 37 degrees and north west regions around 38- 39 degree Celsius.