Heavy Rainfall Alert Issued for Jharkhand: Monsoon Trough Influences Weather Patterns

The meteorological department has predicted heavy rainfall in at least eight districts of Jharkhand tomorrow, with thunderstorms and lightning expected in several areas. The monsoon trough is currently moving through Daltonganj, which will affect the weather conditions in the western and southern regions of Jharkhand. The districts under the yellow alert include Garhwa, Palamu, Latehar, Lohardaga, Gumla, Simdega, Khunti, and West Singhbhum. The forecast suggests that the maximum temperature will remain stable over the next five days. On July 7, 2025, the entire state is likely to experience light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms. Rainfall data from the past 24 hours shows Jamshedpur received 62.6 mm, Ranchi 9.2 mm, Daltonganj 27.2 mm, Bokaro Thermal 9.6 mm, Chaibasa 4.1 mm, Khunti 1 mm, Garhwa and Saraikela 0.5 mm each, and Gumla 1.5 mm. From June 1 to July 6, 2025, Ranchi has recorded the highest rainfall at 740.7 mm, followed by Jamshedpur with 702.7 mm. Daltonganj has received 342.3 mm, Bokaro Thermal 490.7 mm, and Chaibasa 528.6 mm. Jharkhand has received 69% more rainfall than usual, with 417.2 mm against a normal of 246.2 mm. Ranchi is expected to have a cloudy day with light to moderate rain. The maximum and minimum temperatures in Ranchi are expected to be 27 degrees Celsius and 24 degrees Celsius, respectively.