Heavy Rain Hits Jharkhand, Schools Shut as Rivers Cross Danger Levels
Heavy rainfall has disrupted life across Jharkhand, with schools shut in several districts and rivers rising above danger levels amid flood-like conditions.
Heavy rain has disrupted normal life across Jharkhand, with waterlogging, flooded low-lying areas and rising river levels reported in several districts. Continuous rainfall since September 23 has created flood-like conditions, prompting authorities to suspend classes from kindergarten to Class 12 in areas including Ranchi and Jamshedpur.
In East Singhbhum, the Subernarekha river was flowing 2.02 metres above the danger mark, while the Kharkai river was 4.50 metres above it. Authorities urged residents to stay away from riverbanks and move to safer locations.
Ranchi also saw rising water levels in major reservoirs. Kanke Dam reached 27.05 feet against its capacity of 28 feet, while water levels increased significantly at Hatia and Getalsud dams.
The India Meteorological Department said the depression over north Chhattisgarh and adjoining Madhya Pradesh was expected to weaken gradually into a low-pressure area, bringing some possibility of improvement from Sunday.
Despite the recent downpour, Jharkhand’s overall monsoon rainfall deficit narrowed to just 3% between June 1 and September 25. However, rainfall remains uneven, with Pakur recording a 51% deficit and Chatra and Sahibganj also facing significant shortfalls.
With rivers running high and roads waterlogged, authorities have advised residents to remain cautious. The weather may improve soon, but for now, Jharkhand’s rain calendar appears to have skipped the “enough already” chapter.
