With rivers in spate, leading to a flood-like situation in several districts, the state government has activated emergency response teams, including the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), to carry out rescue operations.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Ranchi, Khunti, Gumla, Lohardaga, and Simdega, predicting extremely heavy rainfall of over 20 cm in 24 hours. An orange alert has been issued for adjoining districts.In light of the situation, Ranchi district authorities have ordered the closure of all schools, both government and private, under the Disaster Management Act, for the second consecutive day on Friday. Residents have been urged to stay indoors and avoid low-lying or flooded areas.Jamshedpur recorded the highest rainfall in the state at 247 mm, followed by Seraikela (237 mm) and Ranchi (150+ mm) within the last 24 hours. The downpour has brought a sharp drop in temperatures, with daytime highs struggling to exceed 25°C, a rare phenomenon for mid-June.The IMD forecasts continued heavy to very heavy rain across south-western, central, and north-eastern Jharkhand till 21 June, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (30–40 km/h).
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