Monsoon season in Jharkhand

Hariyali Amavasya, celebrated on August 4, marks the beginning of the monsoon season in India, particularly revered by Hindus for worshipping Lord Shiva and performing rituals for ancestors. Concurrently, Jharkhand has recently experienced significant rainfall, with the Meteorological Department forecasting continued heavy rain, reducing the rainfall deficit from 43% to 38%. In Gujarat, heavy rains are anticipated as weather systems from Madhya Pradesh and a new low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal are set to bring more precipitation throughout August. The IMD predicts above-normal rainfall across much of India during August and September, although certain regions like parts of Northeast India and the Western Himalayan region may see less rain. Despite the heavy rainfall benefiting some agricultural areas, states like Haryana and Punjab have reported significant deficits, receiving 35% to 45% less than average. Overall, the monsoon season is expected to deliver varied impacts across different states, influencing both agricultural outputs and local weather patterns.