By Jharkhand can expect a spell of rain and thunderstorms from September 18 to September 20, with an alert issued for all 24 districts.
On September 19, most districts are likely to see clouds, rain and thunder, while September 20 may bring moderate to heavy rain in several areas.
Gusty winds of 30 to 40 kmph are forecast, especially across southern and central Jharkhand.
Daytime temperatures should stay near 30 to 31 degrees Celsius, and the night minimum in Ranchi is expected around 22 degrees Celsius.
The department has repeated its standard advice to avoid open fields, tall trees and electric poles during lightning.
Wind gusts of 30 to 40 kmph are expected, particularly across southern and central Jharkhand, during thunderstorm activity.
Maximum temperatures are likely to stay around 30 to 31 degrees Celsius, while the minimum in Ranchi is expected near 22 degrees Celsius.
Light to moderate rainfall is forecast across the state, with heavy showers possible at several locations during the three-day period.
Residents are advised to avoid standing in open fields, under trees or near electric poles while thunderstorms and lightning are active.
Farmers and outdoor workers have been urged to take shelter in sturdy buildings when lightning is seen or thunder is heard.
Ranchi recorded about 18 mm of rain on Tuesday, according to reported weather data, while Simdega logged 5 mm and Deoghar 3 mm.
The rainy spell arrives as the southwest monsoon begins its gradual withdrawal phase across India, though active weather can persist in the east for days.
The plateau districts around Ranchi, Khunti, Gumla, Simdega and Lohardaga are likely to feel relatively pleasant because of cloud cover and rain.
Lightning is a leading cause of weather-related deaths in Jharkhand, which is why the meteorological office repeats safety advice during every thunderstorm alert.
The alert period runs from September 18 to September 20, 2026, and covers every one of Jharkhand’s 24 districts.
Ranchi lake, Jharkhand (representative image), Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
