With a new rain bearing system forming over the Bay of Bengal, there are chances of widespread showers across Jharkhand in the coming days.
As per the MET Observatory Centre, Ranchi, monsoon in Jharkhand has been normal so far. For August 9 to August 12, the weathermen have predicted widespread showers of light to moderate category across the State.
Parts of north eastern and western Jharkhand are likely to receive heavy showers on August 9 and August 10. On August 11, few places in central and southern Jharkhand and on August 12 some places in western, central and southern parts of the State could witness heavy rainfall respectively. A warning for lighting and thunder storm activity has also been issued for August 9 and August 10.
“A new rain bearing low pressure system is forming over parts of northern Bay of Bengal from August 9 onwards. This system is likely to have an impact over Jharkhand as well. Owing to this system from August 9 to August 12, widespread showers will be witnessed across the State,” said Deputy Director MET Centre, Ranchi Abhishek Anand.
From June 1 to August 8, the State has recorded a total of 537.7 mm of rainfall as against the normal amount of 607.8 mm. The present monsoon departure has been observed at -12 percent.
Out of the 24 districts, as many as 14 have witnessed normal or near normal monsoon this season. So far 10 districts namely Gumla (-52), Simdega (-20), Deoghar (-43), Pakur (-35), Sahibganj (-30), Khunti (-37), Saraikela- Kharsawan (-29), West Singhbhum (-20), Chatra (-22) and Bokaro (-21) have received deficient rainfall.
As per the communiqué, from August 9 to August 12, the maximum temperature in Ranchi and its surrounding areas will be around 29- 30 degree Celsius. For the next few days, the maximum and minimum temperatures in the north western parts could be above normal by a few degrees.