Ranchi: The effect of deep depression was observed in Jharkhand. On Monday, it rained all over Jharkhand except some parts of Santhal Pargana. Due to heavy rains in some districts, the level of rivers and water sources also increased. Gates of many dams also had to be opened. The Meteorological Department has also issued an alert regarding heavy rains on Tuesday. Red alert has been issued for extremely heavy rains in four districts of the state for September 16 to 17.
Which includes Garhwa, Palamu, Latehar and Simdega. At the same time, orange alert has been issued for heavy rains in five districts Chatra, Lohardaga, Gumla, Khunti and West Singhbhum. Along with this, yellow alert has been issued in seven districts including Ranchi, Ramgarh, Bokaro, Dhanbad, Giridih, Hazaribagh and Koderma. At the same time, orange alert has been issued in Garhwa and Palamu for September 17 to 18, while yellow alert has been issued in Latehar and Chatra. During this time, the department has also expressed the possibility of thunderstorms with gusts of thunder and strong winds (speed 50-60 kmph) at some places.
Highest rainfall in Tandwa
Monsoon activity remained very active in the state in the last 24 hours. Light to moderate rain occurred at almost all places in the state, while heavy to very heavy rain occurred at some places. The highest rainfall of 163.0 mm was recorded in Tandwa (Chatra). At the same time, 112 mm rain was recorded in Sindri, 110 in Chandankiyari, 106 in Latehar, 100 in Jamshedpur, 92 mm in Jamtara. During this time, the highest maximum temperature of 29.8 ° C was recorded in Godda while the lowest minimum temperature of 21.6 ° C was recorded in Ranchi.
Continuous rain in Ranchi for the last 24 hours
The effect of deep depression was also seen in Ranchi. The rain that started on Sunday evening continued for more than 24 hours. Normal life was affected due to rain. More four-wheelers and less two-wheelers were seen on the roads. Due to rain, water from many drains of the city came on the road. At the same time, people had to face problems due to drain water entering many houses.
Cyclonic circulation will weaken during 12 hours
According to the Meteorological Department, cyclonic circulation entered Jharkhand on Monday. The intense pressure of the cyclone was centered around Purulia, Jamshedpur, Ranchi. The department informed that the intense pressure is likely to weaken during the next 12 hours while moving towards west-northwest in West Bengal and Jharkhand. After this, during the next 24 hours, it will continue to move towards west-northwest in Jharkhand and northern Chhattisgarh.