Jharkhand Heavy Rain: 3 women died in Chatra district due to heavy rain and lightning in Jharkhand. The Meteorological Department has issued a red alert and appealed to people not to leave their homes.
IMD has issued a heavy rain alert till July 16, in which 120–200 mm of rain is expected in many areas of the state. This can lead to floods and waterlogging. Let us tell you that this time the good effect of monsoon is being seen in Jharkhand in a dangerous way, due to which the farmers are happy, but for some farmers this rain has come as a curse. In the last 24 hours in Chatra district, 3 women died due to continuous rain and lightning. These women were working in the field. When suddenly they died due to lightning.
Do not ignore the lightning warning
Meteorologist Abhishek Anand of Ranchi Meteorological Center said that now a warning is issued in people’s phones that lightning may occur within the next two-three hours, but people ignore it thinking it to be minor and have to bear the brunt of it. People have been appealed not to take any warning lightly.
Temperature and AQI of major cities
City | Temperature max/min | AQI |
Ranchi | 28/22 | 71 |
Jamshedpur | 30/24 | 75 |
Dhanbad | 30/24 | 64 |
Bokaro | 29/25 | 65 |
There is a risk of rain in 3 districts
A red alert has been issued for heavy rains in the next 24 hours, especially in East and West Singhbhum and Saraikela Kharsawan. A cyclonic circulation has formed in the south-eastern part of the Bay of Bengal, which is moving towards the southern districts of Jharkhand. Its effect will be seen in 3 districts.
Be careful when leaving the house!
Patna Meteorological Department has issued a warning to the people that if it is not very necessary, do not go out of the house. In the next 24 hours, there will be heavy rain and strong winds along with thunderstorms. In such a situation, keep yourself safe. While Orange alert has been issued in Gumla, Khunti and Simdega and Yellow alert has been issued in Ranchi, Lohardaga, Hazaribagh, Bokaro, Dhanbad, Deoghar, Koderma, Jamtara, Giridih and Ramgarh.
Double problem in Jamshedpur
Red alert is issued in Jamshedpur (East Singhbhum). People of Jamshedpur may face more trouble. Because the weather trough is passing through Jamshedpur and the effect of the Bay of Bengal will also be seen. The Meteorological Department has issued a special appeal for the people of this district.