With widespread rainfall being forecast for the coming days, there seems to be some respite from the heat and humidity for the people of Jharkhand.
The humidity being experienced for the past few days has been due to less rainfall along with an increase in temperature and high moisture content in the atmosphere.
According to the Meteorological Centre, Ranchi from July 4 to July 7 widespread showers of light to moderate category are expected all over the State.
Isolated places in the north east can witness heavy showers from July 4 to July 6. On July 5 isolated places in the southern parts where as on July 6 isolated places in central and south east may also receive heavy rainfall. The Department has also issued a warning of thunderstorm and lighting for all the days.
“A deep trough is passing through central India because of which there will be increase in the rainfall activity in Jharkhand as well. There is also a circulation present in eastern parts of Uttar Pradesh because of which showers are expected in northwest parts of Jharkhand. A downward trend in the temperature will also be observed and the maximum temperature is likely to drop by 2-3 degree Celsius,” said Deputy Director MET Centre, Ranchi Abhishek Anand.
As per the data provided out of the 24 districts, presently six are facing a rainfall deficit namely Deoghar (-63), Gumla (-46), Khunti (-38), Pakur (-44), Sahibganj (-37) and Saraikela- Kharsawan (-21). The remaining 18 districts have received either normal or near normal rainfall.
The statistics also state that from June 1 to July 3, Jharkhand has received a total of 214 mm of rainfall as against the normal amount of 228 mm and is facing a deficit of 6 percent.
However, the weathermen are hopeful that with sufficient rainfall expected in the coming days, the deficit will soon be covered.
As per the communiqué, from July 4 to July 7 the maximum temperature in Ranchi and its surrounding areas will be around 32- 30 degree Celsius.