Jamshedpur: Indian Meteorological Department’s (IMD) Ranchi Meteorological Centre officially declared the complete onset of winter in Jharkhand today, as temperatures across the state dipped significantly, marking a sharp fall in minimum temperatures.
The state capital, Ranchi, witnessed a drop in the minimum temperature to 10.9°C, signaling the arrival of the winter season. The trend was consistent in adjoining areas, with Simdega recording a minimum of 10.3°C and Lohardaga at 10.4°C.
Khunti experienced the state’s lowest minimum temperature of 8.8°C, closely followed by Gumla, which recorded 9.5°C. Several other regions, including Chatra, Garhwa, and Hazaribagh, reported minimum temperatures around 11°C.
Most regions across Jharkhand saw temperatures fall below 13°C, meeting one of the key criteria that weathermen use to mark the complete arrival of winter. Jamshedpur and various areas in the Kolhan region recorded temperatures near 14°C, indicating a cooler trend across the state.
The sudden drop in temperature is attributed to the free flow of cold, crisp north-westerly winds, which have been sweeping across the region in recent days. According to weather experts, these winds have played a significant role in the significant drop in temperatures.
The IMD forecast for the upcoming days predicts dry weather across Jharkhand, with clear skies expected to prevail. However, Ranchi Met Centre has also issued a warning of moderate to dense fog in isolated pockets of the state in the next three to four days, advising caution for travelers during early morning hours.
As winter sets in, residents across Jharkhand are bracing for colder days ahead, with the season expected to bring a distinct chill over the coming weeks.
