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October End of Monsoon Brings 5-Day Rainstorm to Jharkhand, Winds Up to 50 km/h
✍️ bhaskar.com
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 08:01 PM
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Jharkhand experienced a five‑day spell of rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds of up to 50 km/h as the monsoon season drew to a close in October.
The state of Jharkhand saw the monsoon retreat in October with a sustained five‑day period of rainfall and thunderstorm activity, centred around the capital, Ranchi. Meteorological observations recorded intermittent heavy showers, frequent thunderclaps and occasional lightning strikes across the region.
Wind speeds peaked at around 50 kilometres per hour, prompting local authorities to issue advisories for commuters and outdoor workers. Despite the intensity of the gusts, no major disruptions or injuries were reported during the period.
Weather officials noted that such a pattern is typical for the tail‑end of the monsoon, signalling a gradual transition to the drier winter months. Continued monitoring will ensure that any sudden intensification of storms is promptly communicated to the public.
Wind speeds peaked at around 50 kilometres per hour, prompting local authorities to issue advisories for commuters and outdoor workers. Despite the intensity of the gusts, no major disruptions or injuries were reported during the period.
Weather officials noted that such a pattern is typical for the tail‑end of the monsoon, signalling a gradual transition to the drier winter months. Continued monitoring will ensure that any sudden intensification of storms is promptly communicated to the public.