Ranchi: Jharkhand is likely to receive widespread rainfall, with heavy showers at isolated places on Oct 28 and 29, as a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm and move towards north Andhra Pradesh and adjoining south Odisha coasts.According to the bulletin issued by Ranchi Meteorological Centre (RMC) on Friday, the low-pressure area over the east-central and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal persisted over the same region at 8.30am on Friday. The associated cyclonic circulation extends up to 5.8 km above mean sea level.The system is likely to intensify into a depression on Oct 24 and a deep depression on Oct 25 before developing into a cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal by the morning of Oct 26. It is expected to intensify further while moving west-northwestwards towards the Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coasts.“Under its influence, rainfall activity is expected to begin in Jharkhand from the evening of Oct 27. Light to moderate rainfall is likely at most places across the state on Oct 28 and 29, with heavy rainfall at isolated places on both days,” said Baburaj PP, head of the RMC.India Meteorological Department has also forecast isolated thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds over Jharkhand on Oct 28 and 29. Wind speeds may reach 30-40 kmph, with gusts up to 50 kmph.Baburaj advised residents, farmers and local administrations to remain prepared, particularly in areas likely to receive intense rainfall.Dry weather prevailed across the state in the 24 hours ending at 8.30am on Friday. Jagannathpur recorded the highest temperature of 34°C, while Latehar recorded the lowest of 13.8°C. Ranchi recorded a maximum temperature of 29.8°C and a minimum of 15.8°C.
