10mm rainfall recorded in Jamshedpur, orange alert issued for Sunday

Mail News Service

Jamshedpur, May 11: Relief from the sweltering heat arrived in Jharkhand, including Kolhan, as rainfall graced the region on Saturday afternoon. Jamshedpur recorded a significant 10 mm of rainfall during this period, providing respite from the scorching temperatures. Amongst the three districts experiencing temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, Daltenganj reported the highest maximum temperature at 40.6 degrees Celsius, followed by Palamu at 40.2 degrees Celsius, and Sarayekala at 40 degrees Celsius. Jamshedpur recorded a maximum temperature of 37.9 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 23.9 degrees Celsius, while West Singhbhum recorded a temperature of 39 degrees Celsius.

Looking ahead to Sunday’s weather forecast, an orange alert has been issued for Jharkhand, warning of rain and thunderstorms. Garhwa, Palamu, and Chatra are expected to experience rain accompanied by thunderstorms, with wind speeds reaching 30-40 km per hour. Similarly, Sahebganj, Godda, Pakur, and several other districts are also under alert for rain and thundershowers, with wind speeds anticipated to reach 40-50 km per hour. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions in light of the weather advisory. (w/nkm)