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Heavy rain prompts Jharkhand warning for waterfall tourists
Heavy rain fell across parts of Jharkhand on Thursday.
The weather department said some places could receive very heavy rain.
It also warned about lightning and strong winds.
Rainfall was expected to become weaker from Friday evening.
The rain made several waterfalls flow much more strongly than usual.
Fast water, slippery rocks and sudden water-level rises can be dangerous.
Officials told people not to go near the waterfalls.
Two tourists had already been rescued from Hundru Falls after being swept away while taking a selfie.
Jharkhand received light to moderate rain on Thursday under the influence of a deep depression.
The IMD issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rain in five districts until 8:30 am Friday.
A yellow alert was issued for 11 districts, with lightning and winds reaching up to 50 kmph possible.
Ranchi authorities warned tourists to avoid Jonha, Hundru, Dasam, Sita and Remix Falls because of dangerous conditions.
Two tourists were rescued at Hundru Falls after strong currents swept them away while taking a selfie.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department, Jharkhand authorities, tourists and local residents.
- What
- Heavy rain, weather alerts and a safety warning for people visiting waterfalls were reported.
- Where
- Jharkhand, especially Ranchi, Khunti, Gumla, Simdega and West Singhbhum districts, including several Ranchi-area waterfalls.
- When
- Thursday, with the orange alert continuing until 8:30 am Friday; rainfall was expected to weaken from Friday evening.
- Why
- A deep depression was producing rain, while strong currents, slippery rocks and sudden water-level rises created dangers at the waterfalls.
Key facts
- Orange alert
- Heavy to very heavy rainfall was forecast in isolated places in Ranchi, Khunti, Gumla, Simdega and West Singhbhum for 24 hours until 8:30 am Friday.
- Yellow alert
- A yellow alert forecasting heavy rain was issued for 11 districts for the same period.
- Wind threat
- Lightning and gusty winds of up to 50 kmph were possible in some districts.
- Affected waterfalls
- Jonha, Hundru, Dasam, Sita and Remix Falls were reported to be in full flow.
- Rescue
- Two tourists were rescued at Hundru Falls on Wednesday after strong currents swept them away while taking a selfie.
- Rainfall outlook
- Rainfall intensity was expected to decrease from Friday evening.
Quotes
Ranchi district administration
Local government authority issuing the waterfall safety advisory
“Due to continuous torrential rains in Ranchi and surrounding areas, Jonha, Hundru, Dasham, Sita and Remix Falls, and all other waterfalls are in full flow, prompting a safety warning for tourists. The waterfalls are at their peak surge. While this is captivating and mesmerising, it is also extremely dangerous.”
theprint.in
“Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in a few pockets of southern and central parts of Jharkhand on Thursday. Lightning coupled with gusty winds at speeds of up to 50 kmph is also likely in some districts.”
theprint.in
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