Monsoon advances further, heavy rainfall expected in Jharkhand

Jamshedpur: The southwest monsoon has made significant progress, covering the remaining parts of Bihar, East Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh, along with many areas of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. Some parts of West Uttar Pradesh and Ladakh have also come under its influence, according to the latest bulletin from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The Northern Limit of Monsoon (NLM) now stretches through Jaipur, Agra, Rampur, Dehradun, Shimla, Manali, and extends up to 33.5°N/79.0°E, marking the steady advancement of seasonal rains in northern India.

In Jharkhand, weather activity is expected to intensify over the coming days due to prevailing synoptic conditions.

June 23: Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are likely at isolated places across the state. Citizens are advised to take precautions, especially during afternoon and evening hours when convective activity typically increases.

June 24: Heavy rainfall is expected in the northeastern districts of Jharkhand, while thunderstorms are likely to occur in most other parts of the state. Localized flooding in low-lying areas cannot be ruled out.

June 25: Isolated heavy rainfall is forecasted over southern and central districts. Urban and rural areas alike are advised to stay alert, particularly in hilly or erosion-prone regions.

June 26: Rainfall activity may continue in several parts of Jharkhand, though its intensity is expected to reduce gradually.

A well-marked low-pressure area over northeast Jharkhand and adjoining areas has now weakened into a low-pressure zone and lies over southern Bihar. Associated with this system is an upper air cyclonic circulation extending up to 7.6 km above mean sea level. This circulation is gradually weakening as it moves slowly in a northwesterly direction.

Additionally, an east-west trough line runs from northwest Rajasthan to Meghalaya. It passes through the cyclonic systems over northeast Rajasthan, south Uttar Pradesh, and Gangetic West Bengal at a height of 0.9–1.5 km above mean sea level, contributing to enhanced moisture influx and instability in the region.

The meteorological office has urged the public to remain cautious during this active monsoon phase. Farmers are advised to plan their agricultural activities considering the rainfall pattern, while residents in flood-prone or low-lying areas should stay updated through official weather alerts.