First published Oct 16, 2026, 8:00:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 8:00:15 PM UTC

Light Thunderstorm and lightning accompanied rain with surface wind (30-40 kmph) is likely to occur at isolated places over Dumka, Godda, Pakur in next 3 hours.

An alert from IMD-Ranchi forecasts light thunderstorms, lightning, rain, and surface winds of 30–40 km/h at isolated places in Dumka, Godda, and Pakur districts within three hours. The alert lists the severity as moderate and the urgency as expected.

Why it matters

The forecast covers three named districts and gives a three-hour time window for the expected weather.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 6/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 2/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Primary official sources

India SACHET Disaster Alerts Light Thunderstorm and lightning accompanied rain with surface wind (30-40 kmph) is likely to occur at isolated places over Dumka, Godda, Pakur in next 3 hours.National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) / SACHET Usage terms

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