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Jharkhand: 45KM Storm to Hit 10 Districts, Ranchi and Bokaro Brace for Rain Havoc
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News18•27-09-2026, 05:06
Jharkhand: 45KM Storm to Hit 10 Districts, Ranchi and Bokaro Brace for Rain Havoc
- •Today, 10 districts of Jharkhand, including Ranchi, Bokaro, Dhanbad, and Palamu, are likely to experience rain, thunderstorms, and lightning.
- •Winds up to 40-45 kmph are expected; avoid open fields, trees, and electricity poles due to lightning risk.
- •Ranchi's temperature is forecast to be around 21 degrees Celsius minimum and 28 degrees Celsius maximum.
- •On September 26, Ranchi-Kanke recorded 80 mm of rain, and Jamshedpur saw 65.2 mm.
- •From September 28-30, rain intensity is expected to decrease, with scattered light rain possible in some areas.
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An IMD rain and thunderstorm alert has been issued for 10 districts in Jharkhand, including Ranchi, Bokaro, Dhanbad, Palamu, Jamshedpur-East Singhbhum, Khunti, Ramgarh, Deoghar, Giridih, and West Singhbhum.
Winds are expected to blow at speeds of 40 to 45 km/h, with some IMD forecasts warning of 30 to 40 km/h winds and lightning. In Ranchi, temperatures are expected to range from a minimum of 21 degrees Celsius to a maximum of 28 degrees Celsius.
The active rain spell is gradually weakening, and the severe weather warning is expected to end by September 28. Relief is anticipated thereafter, although scattered rain may continue in some areas through September 30.
