Monsoon will create havoc today! Big alert of heavy rain and thunderstorm in 13 districts of Jharkhand including Ranchi, Gumla. The monsoon is set to unleash fury today! A major alert has been issued for heavy rain and lightning strikes across 13 districts of Jharkhand, including Ranchi and Gumla.

Monsoon is completely kind in Jharkhand and today the fierce form of nature can be seen in many parts of the state. While issuing the latest bulletin, the Meteorological Department has expressed the fear of ‘Tandav’ of monsoon in the state today. A high alert of heavy to extremely heavy rain has been issued in 13 important districts of Jharkhand, including the capital Ranchi and Gumla. According to meteorologists, not only will there be torrential rain during this period, but there is also a serious danger of severe storm with high speed winds and lightning (lightning). The administration has appealed to the people to be extremely cautious.

Meteorological Department’s red and orange alert in these 13 districts

According to Meteorological Center Ranchi, the 13 districts where the maximum impact of nature will be seen today include the capital Ranchi, Gumla, Khunti, Lohardaga, Simdega, Ramgarh, Hazaribagh, Bokaro, Dhanbad, Giridih, Koderma, Chatra and Latehar. With the movement of dense clouds in these areas, the process of thunder has started. Issuing Orange alert for many districts and Red alert for some specific pockets, the Meteorological Department has said that the next few hours may prove to be very sensitive for these areas.

Double danger of strong storm and lightning

Due to this monsoon system, not only rain but also strong winds blowing at a speed of 40 to 50 kilometers per hour will increase the problem. The biggest threat has been expressed regarding lightning, which often proves fatal in Jharkhand. Meteorologists have given a clear warning that when rain starts with thunder and lightning, people should not under any circumstances take shelter in open fields, fields or under trees. Staying inside concrete houses is the safest solution in this season.

Local administration ready, advisory regarding water logging and traffic

Due to continuous rains, a situation of water logging may arise in Ranchi and surrounding low-lying areas. In view of this, local district administrations have put disaster management teams on alert. Due to low visibility on the roads, drivers have been advised to drive slowly. Farmers have also been instructed to avoid going to the fields until the weather becomes normal. While on one hand the rivers and streams may swell due to this heavy rain, on the other hand there is a possibility that urban life will also be badly affected.