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Jharkhand records above-normal rainfall, East Singhbhum tops with 60% surplus
The Avenue Mail
|September 15, 2025
IMD's Ranchi Meteorological Centre, has released rainfall statistics for Jharkhand covering the period June 1 to September 13, , revealing that the state as a whole has received 1,077.9 mm of rainfall against the normal 906.9 mm, marking a 19 % surplus.
District-Wise Highlights: East Singhbhum emerged as the wettest district with 1,564.7 mm rainfall, recording a staggering 60% excess compared to its long-term average.
Ranchi, the state capital, also witnessed significant rains, notching up 1,358.7 mm, which is 47% above normal. Seraikela-Kharsawan recorded a healthy 53% surplus, while Latehar and Dhanbad too fared well with 42% and 34% excess rainfall respectively.
Khunti, Koderma, Jamtara, and Ramgarh reported surpluses ranging between 21% to 27%, indicating well-distributed rainfall across central Jharkhand.
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This story is from the September 15, 2025 edition of The Avenue Mail.
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