Rain, thunderstorms likely in parts of Jharkhand

Hyderabad: A commuter walks along a busy road during rain, in Hyderabad, Telangana, Tuesday, March 24. 2026. (PTI Photo) (PTI03_24_2026_000304B)

Ranchi, Mar 27 (PTI) Light to moderate rain is likely in most parts of Jharkhand over the next two days, an IMD official said on Friday.

The weather office has also issued a ‘yellow’ alert (be updated) for thunderstorms on Saturday.

The IMD said light to moderate rain, accompanied by gusty winds of 40-50 kmph, thunderstorms, lightning and hailstorms, is likely to occur in most parts of the state on Saturday, except in the districts of Garhwa, Palamu, Chatra, and Latehar.

On Sunday, light rain is likely in eight northeastern districts of the state, it said.

“The sky will remain partly overcast in the state, and except for the northwestern parts, there is a possibility of light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning at some places in the remaining parts,” Ranchi Meteorological Centre’s Deputy Director Abhishek Anand said.

“Over the next 24 hours, the maximum temperature is likely to increase by up to 2 degree Celsius,” he said. PTI RPS RBT

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