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At 109 mm, Jamshedpur continues with three digit rains

July 25, 2017 1:45 PM |

Rain in Jamshedpur

July 25, 2017 01:45 PM

   


The state of Jharkhand has had a good Monsoon run so far. In fact, many parts of the state have also witnessed a few heavy spells of rain during the last few days.

The last 24 hours were all the rainier for Jharkhand. In fact, Jamshedpur, the steel city of India recorded a whopping 227 mm of rainfall. These rains happen to be the highest the city has ever received during the month of July. The last time the city received such heavy showers was on July 26, 1948.

Other areas of the state also witnessed moderate to heavy showers including Bokaro 41.8 mm, Chaibasa 48.5 mm, Daltonganj 36 mm, and Ranchi 29.6 mm.

These rainfall activities have been attributed to the presence of a well marked low pressure area over Jharkhand and adjoining areas. Due to this, weather system, moisture incursion ahs increased over the region resulting in heavy to very heavy rains over many areas.

Check out the latest lightning and thunderstorm status across Jharkhand

Jharkhand

As per weathermen at Skymet Weather, the state of Jharkhand is expected to witness moderate to heavy rainfall activity. Not only this, the possibility of isolated very heavy rains also cannot be ruled out over the region. At present, Jharkhand is witnessing a rainfall deficiency of a good 17 percent. The ongoing rains may help in reducing the rainfall deficiency.

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