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Jharkhand Weather Update: Rain Likely in 8 Districts, Forecast for Oct 2-7.
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News18•02-10-2026, 05:17
Jharkhand Weather Update: Rain Likely in 8 Districts, Forecast for Oct 2-7.
- •Jharkhand's weather has shifted with the start of October, as the southwest monsoon begins its withdrawal.
- •The Ranchi Meteorological Department forecasts rain in 8 districts including Deoghar, Dumka, Giridih, Koderma, Jamtara, Godda, Pakur, and Sahibganj on October 2.
- •Weather forecast for October 2-7: Scattered rain in northeastern districts on Oct 2, mostly dry on Oct 3, clouds and local rain on Oct 4, scattered rain again in northeastern Jharkhand on Oct 5, rain in northeastern and southeastern parts on Oct 6, and mostly dry on Oct 7.
- •While no separate storm and lightning alert is issued for today, localized thunderclouds could still bring lightning and rain with strong winds.
- •The formal withdrawal of the monsoon has begun in Jharkhand, but scattered rain may continue in the first week of October due to local clouds and weather systems.
Key Questions Answered
Rain is expected in 8 districts of northeastern Jharkhand including Deoghar, Dumka, Giridih, Koderma, Jamtara, Godda, Pakur, and Sahibganj.
Scattered rain is likely on October 2 in northeastern districts, while October 3 will remain mostly dry. Clouds and local rain may occur on October 4, followed by more rain on October 5 and 6, before the weather turns relatively dry on October 7.
Between June 1 and September 30, Jharkhand received about 1,005.7 mm of rain, which was approximately 2 percent less than the normal 1,022.9 mm.
