A depression that had earlier formed over central parts of Gangetic West Bengal has moved west-northwestwards at a speed of 23 kmph over the last six hours. As of 5:30 AM IST today, it was centered over Jharkhand and nearby regions, near latitude 24.0°N and longitude 86.7°E.
The system currently lies approximately 40 km northeast of Dhanbad, 140 km east of Hazaribagh, and 200 km east-southeast of Gaya.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the depression is expected to continue its movement west-northwestwards across Jharkhand and adjoining southern Bihar, heading toward eastern Uttar Pradesh. It is likely to retain its intensity as a depression over the next 24 hours.
Authorities have advised residents in affected areas to stay alert for potential heavy rainfall and localized flooding.
