Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for heavy rainfall and lightning in the state until July 16. Continuous downpours have caused widespread disruption, with Jharkhand recording 510 mm of rainfall since 1 June 61% above normal levels.The excessive rain has significantly impacted daily life and agricultural activities. Paddy cultivation has taken a hit, as over 25% of seedlings have been adversely affected due to flooding in the fields.The IMD attributes the heavy rainfall to a cyclonic circulation and a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal, forecasting continued rain through to 16 July. An orange alert has been issued for West Singhbhum, Simdega, Khunti and Gumla districts. A yellow alert has been sounded for Ranchi, Lohardaga, Giridih, Deoghar, Dhanbad, Jamtara, Saraikela and East Singhbhum.
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