Cyclonic Storm Alert: Heavy Rains Expected in Jharkhand

Low-pressure System Over Bay of Bengal to Hit Eastern Coast by October 24

Key Points:

* Cyclonic storm likely to form by October 23 in Bay of Bengal

* Storm to make landfall between Puri and Sagar Island on October 24-25

* Heavy rainfall forecast for Jharkhand with temperature drop expected

RANCHI – A developing cyclonic system over the Bay of Bengal threatens to bring significant rainfall and cooler temperatures to Jharkhand this week.

The low-pressure system intensified on Monday.

Moreover, the IMD forecasts its transformation into a cyclonic storm by October 23.

The weather system is tracking towards the eastern coastline.

Meanwhile, meteorologists predict its landfall between Puri and Sagar Island.

Furthermore, the system may strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm.

The impact is expected during the late hours of October 24.

However, several states in the region will experience heavy precipitation.

Ranchi district will likely see rainfall beginning October 23.

In addition, widespread rain is anticipated across Jharkhand.

The meteorological event will span October 24 and 25.

On the other hand, temperatures are expected to decrease significantly.