Jamshedpur: The Ranchi Meteorological Centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted clear skies and dry weather across Jharkhand over the next 48 hours. Meteorologists ruled out the possibility of any rainfall activity during this period, providing relief to residents following recent showers and gusty winds.
According to today’s satellite images, the trough in the westerlies extending from Gangetic West Bengal to south Chhattisgarh across Odisha at an altitude of 0.9 km above mean sea level persists. However, this weather system is not expected to cause any precipitation in the state over the next two days.
The IMD also forecast a slight dip in the minimum temperature across Jharkhand within the next 24 hours. For the past two days, the minimum temperature has been hovering between 16 to 18 degrees Celsius in most parts of the state. “A marginal fall is likely, but no significant changes are expected thereafter,” stated an official from the Ranchi Meteorological Centre.
The state recently experienced light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds at isolated locations over the past 48 hours. These weather conditions were influenced by the westerly trough, which caused localized disturbances in several districts.
The highest rainfall of 37.4 mm was recorded at Chakulia in East Singhbhum over the past couple of days, leading to temporary waterlogging in some low-lying areas. Meanwhile, Daltonganj registered the highest maximum temperature of 33.6 degrees Celsius yesterday, indicating relatively warmer conditions in the region. In contrast, the lowest minimum temperature of 11.8 degrees Celsius was recorded at Gumla, showcasing the varied temperature patterns across the state.
With clear skies and dry weather expected in the coming days, residents can anticipate sunny days and cooler nights. The IMD advises people to stay updated with weather forecasts as temperatures might fluctuate slightly.
The dry spell is likely to provide relief to farmers who were concerned about the impact of unseasonal rain on standing crops. However, the marginal dip in night temperatures might prompt a slight chill during early mornings and late evenings.
