Ranchi, Oct. 23 -- As preparations for the grand Chhath Mahaparv gain momentum across Jharkhand following Diwali, the latest weather forecast has brought a note of concern for devotees and farmers alike. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms accompanied by light to moderate rainfall during the festival period.
According to the IMD office, the weather across the state will remain dry for the next two days, but light showers or drizzle are likely after October 25.
A low-pressure area forming over the southern Andaman Sea is moving towards Tamil Nadu, and its associated cloud bands are expected to influence Jharkhand's southern and eastern districts including Jamshedpur, Seraikela, Chaibasa, and Simdega wh...