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IMD issues alert for heavy rain in parts of Jharkhand from Jul 13-15 - The Economic Times

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IMD issues alert for heavy rain in parts of Jharkhand from Jul 13-15
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'yellow alert' for heavy rainfall in several districts of Jharkhand from July 13-15. Intermittent rainfall is expected to continue across the state, influenced by a monsoon trough. While the state has recorded a 69 per cent surplus in rainfall overall, some districts are still facing a deficit.

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Jharkhand recorded 499.6 mm of rainfall against a normal of 296.4 mm from June 1 to July 12, a surplus of 69 per cent, officials said.East Singhbhum district recorded the highest surplus at 157 per cent during the period, followed by Ranchi (150 per cent) and Saraikela-Kharswan (130 per cent), they said.

However, five Jharkhand districts - Deoghar, Garhwa, Godda, Sahebganj and Pakur - faced rainfall deficit between 21 per cent and 29 per cent from June 1 to July 12.

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