Cyclone Phailin which is moving in from Bay of Bengal is expected to affect Jharkhand and its adjoining areas on late Saturday evening. In a bid to protect the people of the State the weather department has issued a high alert appealing people not to panic. The State Chief Secretary has also instructed officials of the State to keep an eye on the situation and remain alert.
According to Agro MET Advisor at Birsa Agriculture University (BAU) A Wadood Jharkhand and its nearby areas too are likely to experience storm and heavy rainfall from October 12. Squally winds with Speed of 60 to 65 kilometer per hour would hit Jharkhand on October 12.