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Jharkhand - Climate

When does the southwest monsoon bring rain to Jharkhand?

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Map highlighting the state of Jharkhand in eastern India, shaded in orange with its capital, Ranchi, marked. Surrounding countries including Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka are also shown for regional context. — Jharkhand Jharkhand, India.

In Jharkhand, the southwest monsoon season occurs from mid-June to October. This period is responsible for nearly all of the state's annual rainfall.1