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Incessant rain has been affecting Jharkhand, prompting the weather department to issue an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in various parts of the state. The rainfall has persisted for the past two days, but local meteorologists predict a reduction in rainfall intensity over the next 48 hours. The ongoing downpour has caused significant damage, particularly in Garhwa and Latehar districts, where several culverts and diversions were washed away. Farmers have reported damage to standing paddy crops due to the combination of heavy rain and wind. On Sunday, Garhwa received the highest rainfall in the state, measuring 152.8 mm, while Ranchi's Budmu area recorded 112.2 mm and Daltonganj saw over 110 mm. Abhishek Anand, in charge of the Ranchi Meteorological Centre, stated that an orange alert has been specifically issued for the northwestern districts of Garhwa, Palamu, Chatra, and Latehar. Residents, particularly those in low-lying areas, have been urged to remain vigilant as the weather system is expected to gradually move west and cross Jharkhand within the next 24 hours. The forecast indicates widespread rainfall for Monday, with a notable decline expected by Tuesday, when light to moderate rain is anticipated across parts of Jharkhand. Since June 1, the state has recorded a total of 822.2 mm of rainfall, which is an 11 percent deficit compared to the normal 920.8 mm for that period. #AsiaRisk #ExtremeWeatherEvents #India Follow us for daily updates on risk and operations in Asia! https://lnkd.in/gnZcY3X9

Incessant rain lashes Jharkhand, orange alert issued for parts of state

Incessant rain lashes Jharkhand, orange alert issued for parts of state

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