IMD issues flash flood alert for 10 Jharkhand districts as heavy rains lash State
According to a bulletin from IMD, a flash flood warning has been issued for Garhwa, Palamu, Latehar, Lohardaga, Gumla, Khunti, Saraikela-Kharsawan, West and East Singhbhum, and Simdega districts till September 2 morning
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a flash flood warning for 10 districts in Jharkhand due to heavy rainfall that has hit the state on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Dumaria in East Singhbhum recorded the highest rainfall of 217 mm, followed by Dumri in Giridih with 162.2 mm and Mahuadawar in Latehar with 146.2 mm.
The weather forecast predicts overcast conditions and continued heavy rain in the state until September 5, with a red alert issued for Garhwa, Palamu, Simdega, and West Singhbhum districts, and an orange alert for Latehar, Lohardaga, Gumla, Khunti, and Saraikela-Kharsawan districts until Wednesday morning. Authorities have urged residents in low-lying areas to move to safety as the water levels of rivers have crossed danger marks.
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