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Jharkhand Weather Update: IMD Issues Rain And Thunderstorm Alert For Ranchi And Other Districts
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News18•11-10-2026, 05:09
Jharkhand Weather Update: IMD Issues Rain And Thunderstorm Alert For Ranchi And Other Districts
- •The India Meteorological Department has issued a warning for thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds reaching 30-40 km/h across various districts from October 11 to 13.
- •Light drizzle and cloudy skies are expected in districts including Ranchi, Gumla, Hazaribagh, Ramgarh, Lohardaga, and Khunti.
- •Despite the retreat of the southwest monsoon starting October 3, atmospheric moisture and local conditions are causing intermittent thunder activity.
- •Citizens, farmers, and outdoor workers have been advised to exercise caution and avoid standing under trees or in open fields during lightning.
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The IMD has issued a warning regarding thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds reaching 30 to 40 kilometers per hour in various districts of Jharkhand from October 11 to 13, 2026.
Light drizzle, thunderstorms, and lightning are expected in districts such as Ranchi, Gumla, Hazaribagh, Ramgarh, Lohardaga, and Khunti.
The withdrawal of the southwest monsoon from Jharkhand officially began on October 3, starting from northwestern districts like Garhwa, Chatra, Palamu, and Latehar.
