Mail News Service
Jamshedpur, April 5: Jharkhand is witnessing a dramatic shift in weather patterns, with a mix of sunshine, cloud cover, rain, and storm activity creating a “triple attack” scenario across the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds, and possible hailstorms over the next several days.
On Sunday, April 5, cities including Jamshedpur and several other parts of the state woke up to overcast skies and intermittent morning showers, bringing much-needed relief from the recent heat.
The increased cloud cover contributed to a noticeable dip in maximum temperatures, offering a temporary respite from rising summer conditions.
According to the IMD forecast, April 5 may see thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds reaching 40–50 kmph at isolated locations.
The situation is expected to intensify on April 6, with the likelihood of hailstorms over central and adjoining north-eastern regions, alongside continued thunderstorm activity across the state.
The weather is expected to remain volatile in the following days. On April 7, hailstorms may impact central and adjoining south-eastern parts, with wind speeds potentially increasing to 50–60 kmph.
By April 8, eastern and nearby central regions could experience hailstorms combined with thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds, maintaining the heightened alert status.
The unsettled conditions are likely to persist through April 9, particularly affecting eastern and adjoining central belts with thunderstorms and gusty winds.
Meteorologists attribute this instability to a combination of moisture incursion and atmospheric disturbances, which are typical during seasonal transitions but have intensified this time.
Residents are advised to remain cautious, especially during thunderstorm activity, and avoid open areas during lightning strikes.
The coming days indicate that Jharkhand’s weather will continue to oscillate sharply—bringing relief from heat on one hand, while posing risks from severe weather on the other.
