The Southwest Monsoon has further advanced into some more parts of Jharkhand & Bihar and some parts of West Bengal and Odisha as informed by Abhishek Anand, Scientist C & Head of Meteorological Centre, Ranchi on Friday. In the last 24 hours, light to moderate rain and thundershowers have occurred at a few places in the state. Some parts of Chatra, Garhwa, Simdega also experienced lightning with gusty wind with a speed up to 30-40 KMPH. Heavy rain was also imposed at some places including Garhwa-56.5 mm Kurdeg-32.2 mm, Bariatu-32 mm, Chaibasa-31.2 mm, Latehar-25.4 mm according to the Indian Meteorological Department.
The highest rainfall was recorded in 65.0 mm Chandwa (Latehar). The highest temperature was recorded at 39.8°C in Jamshedpur (MO) while the lowest minimum temperature of 24.4°C was recorded in Ranchi (Aero). Ranchi had recorded the season's highest temperature of 41.4 degrees but finally, after a brief period of time, the torrential rain in the city is providing relief to many from the severe scorching conditions. Additionally, the Met department has issued a heavy rain warning for some portions of the state for June 25 and 26. This could also affect the standing crops and result in water logging especially in low-lying areas, according to the officials.