Administrator
24 July 2025
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted heavy rainfall across Jharkhand on Friday (July 25, 2025) and Saturday (July 26, 2025).
It issued an 'orange' alert (be prepared), predicting very heavy rainfall in three districts, and a 'yellow' alert (be aware), forecasting heavy rainfall in 17 districts.
The 'orange' alert has been sounded for Saraikela-Kharswan, and East and West Singhbhum districts from 8.30 am on Friday to 8.30 am on Saturday, the IMD official said.
The districts that are likely to witness heavy rainfall during the period include Simdega, Gumla, Lohardaga, Khunti, Ranchi, Ramgarh, Bokaro, Hazaribag, Koderma, Giridih, Dhanbad, Jamtara, Deoghar, Dumka, Pakur, Godda, and Sahibganj.
"Jharkhand is expected to receive widespread rainfall till July 29 under the influence of a low-pressure system. A monsoon trough will also support the system, leading to rainfall. Very to very heavy rainfall is expected in several districts, mainly in south-east and south-central parts of the state, on Friday and Saturday," Ranchi Meteorological Centre's Deputy Director Abhishek Anand told PTI.
According to the IMD, the PTI report said, the remnant of tropical cyclone 'Wipha' has emerged, and under its influence, a low-pressure area has formed over the north Bay of Bengal on Thursday.
It is likely to become well marked during the next 24 hours and is likely to move west-northwestwards towards north Odisha and adjoining West Bengal coasts over the subsequent 48 hours.
