Southwest Monsoon Brings Respite to Jharkhand with Intermittent Rainfall

The southwest monsoon has advanced into Jharkhand, covering two of the state's 24 districts. While the monsoon usually arrives in Jharkhand between June 12 and 25, it reached on June 19 this year. Despite a 65% rainfall deficiency so far, rainfall in July is expected to increase.

The southwest monsoon advanced into Jharkhand on Friday, covering two of the state's 24 districts, according to a weather official from the Ranchi Meteorological Centre. The monsoon made its entry from the northeast, reaching Sahebganj and Pakur districts.

Normally, the monsoon onset date for Jharkhand is June 10, although since 2010 it has typically arrived between June 12 and June 25. This year, it arrived on June 19, according to Abhishek Anand, in-charge of the Ranchi Meteorological Centre.

Conditions appear favorable for the monsoon to advance further into the state over the next three to four days. Despite a 65% rainfall deficiency in June so far, overall seasonal rainfall from June 1 to September 30 is expected to be normal. While Garhwa district is facing a significant 91% rainfall deficit, intermittent rainfall brought some relief to various parts of the state, including Ranchi.

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