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Heavy Rain Triggers Flood Alerts Across Jharkhand

The India Meteorological Department issued flash flood warnings for ten districts of Jharkhand after very heavy rainfall.

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Flash flood alert issued for ten districts by the India Meteorological Department.

Highest rainfall: 217 millimetres in Dumaria, East Singhbhum.

Kharkhai River reached 133.10 metres, above the danger level.

Garhwa district schools closed on September 2‑3; non‑academic work only.

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Rainfall totals reached up to 217 millimetres in Dumaria, with several rivers exceeding danger levels.

Authorities advised residents in low‑lying areas to relocate to safer locations and closed schools in Garhwa for two days.

The alerts remain in effect until Wednesday morning, with continued heavy rain expected.

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9 words

flash flood

A rapid flood caused by intense, short‑term rain.

alert

A warning that informs people to take action.

district

An administrative area within a state.

meteorological

Pertaining to weather and its observation.

rainfall

The amount of rain that falls over a period.

millimetres

A small unit of length used to measure rain depth.

danger level

A measurement indicating when conditions become unsafe.

low‑lying

Areas that are close to the ground and can fill with water.

relocate

To move to a different, safer place.

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