Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Jharkhand Forecasts Four Days of Rain, Thunderstorms and Lightning
Weather officials expect rain in Jharkhand for four days, from September 17 to 20.
The rain may be light or moderate.
Thunderstorms and lightning may happen in different places.
Strong winds could reach 30 to 40 kilometers per hour.
All 24 districts have a warning for September 17.
Eighteen districts have an orange alert, which means people should be prepared.
Six northeastern districts have a yellow alert, which means people should stay updated.
Temperatures are not expected to change much over the next five days.
The India Meteorological Department forecast light to moderate rain across Jharkhand from September 17 to 20.
Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of up to 30-40 kmph are expected.
An alert for isolated thunderstorms and lightning covers all 24 districts on September 17.
An orange alert was issued for 18 districts, while six northeastern districts received a yellow alert.
Jama in Dumka recorded the state’s highest rainfall in the previous 24 hours, at 65 mm.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department, including its Ranchi office, issued the forecast.
- What
- Light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are expected across Jharkhand.
- When
- The forecast covers September 17-20; alerts were issued for September 17 and September 18-20.
- Where
- Jharkhand, including all 24 districts; Jama in Dumka recorded the highest recent rainfall.
- Why
- The alerts were issued because isolated thunderstorms and lightning are expected across the state.
- Forecast period
- September 17-20
- Expected weather
- Light to moderate rain with thunderstorms and lightning
- Maximum wind speed
- Up to 30-40 kmph
- September 17 coverage
- Alerts issued for all 24 districts
- Orange alert
- Issued for isolated thunderstorms and lightning in 18 districts
- Yellow alert
- Issued for the remaining six northeastern districts
- Highest recent rainfall
- Jama in Dumka recorded 65 mm in the previous 24 hours
- Temperature outlook
- No significant change in maximum temperatures over the next five days