Flash Flood Alert for 10 Jharkhand Districts as Heavy Rain Batters State
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a flash flood warning for 10 districts in Jharkhand as heavy rain lashed large parts of the state on Tuesday (September 1, 2026). The alert, effective till Wednesday (September 2) morning, covers Garhwa, Palamu, Latehar, Lohardaga, Gumla, Khunti, Saraikela-Kharsawan, West Singhbhum, East Singhbhum, and Simdega districts.
According to the weather department, Dumaria in East Singhbhum recorded the highest rainfall at 217 mm since Monday (August 31). Dumri in Giridih received 162.2 mm, while Mahuadawar in Latehar saw 146.2 mm of rain during the same period.
The IMD has issued a 'red' alert for very heavy rainfall in Garhwa, Palamu, Simdega, and West Singhbhum districts, and an 'orange' alert for Latehar, Lohardaga, Gumla, Khunti, and Saraikela-Kharsawan districts until Wednesday morning. The weather office has predicted overcast conditions and heavy rain across the state till September 5.
Northwestern districts including Garhwa, Palamu, Chatra, and Latehar are likely to receive heavy rainfall on Wednesday. Similar weather conditions are expected in several parts of the state on Thursday and Friday (September 4).
Abhishek Anand, deputy director of the weather office in Ranchi, said, "Heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur in several districts. The wind speed will be 30 to 40 kmph."
In Jamshedpur, East Singhbhum district, the water levels of the Kharkhai and Subarnarekha rivers have crossed the red mark due to incessant rain and discharge of water from dams in neighbouring Odisha as well as from Jharkhand's Chandil dam and Galudih barrage.
The Kharkhai River at the Adityapur bridge site was recorded at 133.10 metres, 4.10 metres above the danger level. The Subarnarekha River was flowing at 122.60 metres at the Mango bridge site, compared to the red mark of 121.50 metres, according to Deputy Commissioner Rajeev Ranjan.
The district administration has urged people living in low-lying areas to move to safety and remain vigilant in the face of rising water levels.
Among temperatures, Dumka recorded the highest maximum at 31.4 degrees Celsius, followed by Pakur at 31.3 degrees Celsius and Daltonganj in Palamu at 30.5 degrees Celsius.
