Jharkhand Weather:The effect of low pressure in North-West Bay of Bengal has started becoming visible in Jharkhand. Since September 30, it has started raining in many districts of the state including the capital Ranchi. It is expected to become more effective in the next 24 hours. After which there will be heavy rain in many districts. Due to low pressure, there may be heavy rain at isolated places in different districts of the state on different days. The weather center has issued orange and yellow alerts regarding this. The department has issued orange alert in 6 districts of the state and yellow alert in 7 districts. There is a high possibility of lightning during the alert. In such a situation, the Meteorological Department has appealed to the people to avoid this.
-
Orange alert districts – Sahibganj, Dhanbad, Bokaro, East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum and Seraikela Kharsawan.
-
Yellow alert districts – Godda, Dumka, Pakur, Jamtara, Ramgarh, Ranchi and Khunti.
how long will it rain
Season According to the center’s scientist Dr. Preeti Gunwani, monsoon is active in Jharkhand. The maximum rainfall on Saturday was 68 mm in Fatehpur of Jamtara. Currently the system is in north-western Bay of Bengal. It will reach West Bengal coast in 24 hours. Due to this, there may be rain in almost the entire state. Due to this, the maximum temperature may drop by three to four degrees Celsius.
-
On October 1, there may be heavy rain at isolated places in Gumla, Khunti, Simdega, Ranchi, Dhanbad and West Singhbhum.
-
On October 2, there may be heavy rain at isolated places in Sahibganj, Godda, Deoghar, Dumka, Sahibganj, Hazaribagh and Koderma.
-
On October 3, there may be heavy rain at isolated places in Garhwa, Palamu, Chatra, Latehar and Simdega districts of the western part of the state.
-
There may be a reduction in rainfall from October 4, but there will not be complete relief.
how to avoid lightning
Since, it is raining heavily in Jharkhand before the departure of monsoon and there is still a warning of heavy rain in many districts of the state. The Meteorological Department has issued orange and yellow alerts and cautioned people, so in such a situation, people should take special care of their safety. Let us know how to avoid lightning?
To protect yourself from lightning, it is important to keep these things in mind-
-
People should be alert and cautious if any kind of alert is issued.
-
If clouds start thundering and it rains, take shelter in a safe place.
-
Do not under any circumstances take shelter under a tree during thunder.
-
If you are near an electric pole, stay away from it.
-
Farmers should avoid going to their fields during rain and thunder.
-
If it is very important for the farmer to go to his field, then wait for the weather to become normal.
-
To protect yourself from lightning, do not go to a high area because the risk of lightning is highest there.
-
If you are in an open place, immediately move to a permanent house and stay away from windows and doors.
-
Stay away from electrical appliances like water tap, refrigerator, telephone etc. in the house and switch them off.
-
Stay away from electric poles and television or mobile towers.
-
Do not go under a tree after hearing the flash of lightning or the sound of thunder.
-
Do not stand in a group at one place, maintain a distance of at least 15 feet.