Jamshedpur: The winter chill is expected to make a strong comeback in Jharkhand, with a predicted drop in temperatures over the next few days. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD)’s Ranchi Meteorological Centre, the mercury is likely to fall by 3-4 degrees Celsius in the coming four days due to prevailing weather conditions.
The drop in temperature is attributed to the dominance of north-westerly winds, which are bringing colder air into the region. The Met Centre also noted that there are no significant synoptic conditions affecting the state at present, allowing the chill to intensify further.
Several parts of the state have already begun experiencing a dip in temperatures. Ranchi recorded a minimum temperature of 13.8 degrees Celsius, while Jamshedpur recorded 14.6 degrees Celsius. Daltonganj was slightly cooler at 12 degrees Celsius, and Bokaro registered a minimum temperature of 12.2 degrees Celsius.
The lowest minimum temperature in the state was recorded in Chatra, where the mercury dipped to a chilly 9.2 degrees Celsius, marking it as the coldest location in Jharkhand today.
The Met Centre also reported a cyclonic circulation over southwest Madhya Pradesh, which exists at an altitude of 0.9 km above mean sea level. However, this system is unlikely to have any significant influence on Jharkhand’s weather, leaving the region under the dominant effect of cold north-westerly winds.
Weather experts have warned that the cold wave conditions might prevail in isolated pockets across the state as the chill intensifies. Residents are advised to prepare for colder mornings and evenings over the next few days, with temperatures expected to hover below seasonal averages.
The return of the chill might also lead to an uptick in cases of cold-related illnesses. Health officials have urged citizens, especially children and the elderly, to take precautions to stay warm and avoid exposure to the cold.
