Weather patterns changed in Jharkhand, rain alert in these districts including Ranchi today, know the condition of next 48 hours

News India Live, Digital Desk: The weather in Jharkhand has suddenly taken a turn due to the increasing heat in the last few days. Indian Meteorological Center (IMD) on Sunday, 8 March 2026 A forecast of cloud cover and heavy rain has been issued in many parts of the state. While on one hand people are expected to get relief from the heat due to this change, on the other hand a yellow alert has also been issued regarding lightning and strong winds.

Possibility of lightning along with rain and thunder in these districts

According to the Meteorological Department, the maximum impact of the weather will be seen in the eastern and central parts of the state.

Major districts: Capital Ranchi, Khunti, Bokaro, Dhanbad, Jamtara, Dumka and Deoghar There may be light to moderate rain with thunderstorms today.

Alert of March 9 and 10: The situation may remain more active in the districts of North-Eastern Jharkhand (Santhal Pargana) like Sahibganj, Godda, Pakur and Dumka in the coming two days. Here 30-40 km per hour There is a possibility of winds blowing at the speed of 100 km/h and lightning.

Why is the weather changing? (Weather Reason)

According to meteorologists, a trough line is passing from Bihar to Central Maharashtra, which is passing over Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. Due to its effect, moisture is coming from the Bay of Bengal, due to which sudden formation of clouds and pre-monsoon like rain situation has been created.

Temperature condition: somewhere hot, somewhere relief

The mercury still remains above normal in some parts of Jharkhand amid forecast of rain.

Daltonganj: maximum temperature here 35.2°C recorded, which is the highest in the state.

Ranchi: temperature of the capital 31.8°C Recorded around. Temperature will rise from Monday due to rain and cloud cover 2-3 degrees A drop of 0.5 can be recorded, due to which there will be pleasant weather in the evening.

Caution advised

The Meteorological Department has issued a warning for farmers and common citizens:

Avoid lightning: Do not take shelter under trees or near electric poles during thunder.

Farming: It has been suggested to keep the prepared crops in safe places and postpone irrigation for now.