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IMD Warns of Flash Flood Risk in 13 Jharkhand Districts on August 8

The India Meteorological Department flagged a low to moderate flash flood risk amid a three-day heavy rainfall forecast beginning August 7, with a yellow alert in force.

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 7, 2026, 11:26 a.m. ETWritten Aug 7, 2026, 10:54 p.m. ET

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The has warned of a low to moderate flash flood risk in parts of 13 districts of Jharkhand on Saturday, August 8, amid a forecast of heavy rainfall for three days from August 7, according to the Times of India. The districts listed are East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum, Seraikela-Kharsawan, Ranchi, Khunti, Hazaribag, Koderma, Chatra, Lohardaga, Latehar, Palamu, Bokaro and Ramgarh. Heavy rain is likely at isolated places in southern and central Jharkhand, with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph likely across the state, the Times of India reported. A yellow alert is in force for all three days. This is a developing situation. The report gives no information on damage, disruption or casualties, and the extent of any rainfall that has since fallen has not been established here.

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