Heavy Rains Cause Widespread Flooding, IMD Predicts More Downpours
Key Points:
• Jamshedpur records 101mm rainfall in 24 hours
• Deep depression over West Bengal causes torrential rains
• IMD warns of more heavy rainfall in northwestern Jharkhand
JAMSHEDPUR – Torrential rains have inundated the city, causing severe waterlogging and disrupting daily life as the monsoon intensifies across Jharkhand.
Heavy downpours continued to batter Jamshedpur for the second consecutive day.
In the past 24 hours, the city received a staggering 101 mm of rainfall.
Meanwhile, other areas in the state also experienced significant precipitation.
Latehar recorded 106 mm, while Chaibasa saw 67 mm of rainfall.
The persistent rains have led to widespread waterlogging, particularly in low-lying areas.
Moreover, river water levels have risen alarmingly, heightening flood risks.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) attributes these torrential rains to a deep depression over Gangetic West Bengal.
Currently, this weather system is centered about 170 km east of Jamshedpur.
Furthermore, it is expected to bring more heavy rains before weakening into a depression within 24 hours.
The monsoon trough at mean sea level is passing through several northern cities.
Additionally, it extends south-southeast to the northeast Bay of Bengal.
In light of these conditions, the IMD’s Ranchi Meteorological Centre has issued a forecast for further downpours.
Very heavy rainfall is anticipated in isolated locations over northwestern Jharkhand today.
On the other hand, western and north-western areas are likely to experience heavy rains.
The relentless rainfall has severely disrupted normal life in Jamshedpur and surrounding regions.
Many roads have become impassable due to waterlogging, impeding traffic flow.
In addition, residents of low-lying areas have been particularly affected by the deluge.
Rainwater has entered homes in several places, causing distress to many families.
Local authorities are maintaining high alert and closely monitoring river levels.
Both the Subernarekha and Kharkai rivers continue to rise, posing a significant flood threat.
