Archive · 1 Sep 2026
IMD Warns of Flash Floods Across Ten Jharkhand Districts
Heavy rain has fallen across many parts of Jharkhand.
The weather department warned that sudden floods could happen in 10 districts.
Dumaria received the most rain, with 217 millimetres recorded since Monday.
Several districts received red or orange alerts because very heavy rain was expected.
The warning lasts until Wednesday morning.
More rain is expected in northwestern Jharkhand on Wednesday.
Rainy weather may continue in parts of the state on Thursday and Friday.
Officials also said strong winds of 30 to 40 kilometres per hour could occur.
The India Meteorological Department issued a flash-flood warning for 10 Jharkhand districts until Wednesday morning.
Dumaria recorded the highest rainfall at 217 mm, followed by Dumri with 162.2 mm and Mahuadawar with 146.2 mm.
Red alerts were issued for Garhwa, Palamu, Simdega and West Singhbhum districts.
Heavy rain was forecast in several districts through September 5, with winds reaching 30 to 40 kmph.
Northwestern districts including Garhwa, Palamu, Chatra and Latehar were expected to receive heavy rain on Wednesday.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department issued the warning, with deputy director Abhishek Anand providing the forecast.
- What
- A flash-flood warning was issued as heavy to very heavy rain affected Jharkhand.
- When
- The warning runs until Wednesday morning; rain is forecast through September 5, with further rain possible Thursday and Friday.
- Where
- The warning covers Garhwa, Palamu, Latehar, Lohardaga, Gumla, Khunti, Saraikela-Kharsawan, West Singhbhum, East Singhbhum and Simdega.
- Why
- Heavy rainfall raised the risk of flash floods in the affected districts.
- Highest rainfall
- Dumaria in East Singhbhum recorded 217 mm since Monday.
- Other major rainfall totals
- Dumri recorded 162.2 mm and Mahuadawar recorded 146.2 mm.
- Flash-flood warning
- Issued for 10 Jharkhand districts until Wednesday morning.
- Red alert districts
- Garhwa, Palamu, Simdega and West Singhbhum.
- Orange alert districts
- Latehar, Lohardaga, Gumla, Khunti and Saraikela-Kharsawan.
- Forecast period
- Overcast conditions and heavy rain were forecast through September 5.
- Expected wind speed
- 30 to 40 kmph.