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Jharkhand records average monsoon rainfall as extreme weather swings persist
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 03:02 AM
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The 2024 monsoon season in Jharkhand showed near‑average rainfall, yet the state experienced sharp temperature spikes and localized floods, highlighting a pattern of climatic extremes.
Jharkhand’s monsoon this year has been classified as ‘normal’ by the India Meteorological Department, with cumulative rainfall for the June‑September period staying close to the historical average. Despite the overall moderate precipitation, the state has witnessed a series of weather extremes that contrast sharply with the average outlook.
In early July, several districts recorded sudden heat spikes that pushed temperatures above 40°C, a rare occurrence during the monsoon months. Within days, heavy downpours triggered flash floods in low‑lying areas of the Singhbhum and Palamu regions, causing temporary road disruptions and prompting local authorities to issue evacuation advisories.
Agricultural officials note that the erratic pattern—alternating between intense heat and sudden deluges—poses challenges for farmers who rely on steady monsoon rains. The department is urging the use of climate‑resilient sowing practices and better water‑management infrastructure to mitigate the impact of such swings.
Experts say the juxtaposition of an average monsoon with localized extremes underscores the growing influence of climate variability in eastern India, urging policymakers to integrate adaptive measures into regional planning.
In early July, several districts recorded sudden heat spikes that pushed temperatures above 40°C, a rare occurrence during the monsoon months. Within days, heavy downpours triggered flash floods in low‑lying areas of the Singhbhum and Palamu regions, causing temporary road disruptions and prompting local authorities to issue evacuation advisories.
Agricultural officials note that the erratic pattern—alternating between intense heat and sudden deluges—poses challenges for farmers who rely on steady monsoon rains. The department is urging the use of climate‑resilient sowing practices and better water‑management infrastructure to mitigate the impact of such swings.
Experts say the juxtaposition of an average monsoon with localized extremes underscores the growing influence of climate variability in eastern India, urging policymakers to integrate adaptive measures into regional planning.