Light rain forecast at several places across Jharkhand today

Jamshedpur, July 27:  IMD’s Ranchi Met Centre issued a forecast of light rain at many places across Jharkhand today.

Weathermen said the monsoon trough was passing through Jamshedpur and that they were expecting widespread showers today.

The sector-wise warning also indicated thunder and lightning at isolated places over the state.

Rainfall statistics suggested that Jharkhand so far was facing a rain deficit of 50 per cent. Against a normal of 455 mm, the state has so far received 230 mm, a deficit of 50 per cent.

According to Met data, all the 24 districts were facing a rain deficit. Such deficit is being experienced by the state after a long time.

Satellite pictures suggested heavy cloud formation over several districts. Weathermen said heavy moisture incursion was also taking place into the atmosphere.