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October Monsoon Ends in Jharkhand with Five Days of Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms
✍️ Dainik Bhaskar
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 04:32 AM
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Jharkhand experienced a five‑day spell of rain, thunderstorms and winds up to 50 km/h as the monsoon season concluded in October.
The state of Jharkhand saw the monsoon season draw to a close in October, with meteorological departments reporting a continuous five‑day period of rainfall and thunderstorms across several districts.
The weather system brought intermittent heavy showers, occasional thunderclaps and lightning strikes, and wind gusts reaching approximately 50 km/h, according to the Jharkhand State Disaster Management Authority.
While the precipitation helped replenish reservoirs and agricultural fields, local authorities warned residents to stay cautious during the brief but intense bouts of lightning and strong winds, especially in hilly and forested areas.
No major damage or casualties were reported, and the weather is expected to stabilize with clear skies as the post‑monsoon dry spell sets in.
The weather system brought intermittent heavy showers, occasional thunderclaps and lightning strikes, and wind gusts reaching approximately 50 km/h, according to the Jharkhand State Disaster Management Authority.
While the precipitation helped replenish reservoirs and agricultural fields, local authorities warned residents to stay cautious during the brief but intense bouts of lightning and strong winds, especially in hilly and forested areas.
No major damage or casualties were reported, and the weather is expected to stabilize with clear skies as the post‑monsoon dry spell sets in.