Mail News Service
Jamshedpur, Jan 5: Cold weather conditions intensified across Jharkhand on Monday with Lohardaga registering the lowest minimum temperature in the state at 3.4 degrees Celsius.
The IMD observations indicated that night temperatures across most districts remained well below normal, reinforcing winter discomfort despite the absence of an officially declared cold wave.
Clear skies and dry atmospheric conditions have contributed to a sharp fall in minimum temperatures during the night.
In and around the state capital, chilly conditions prevailed.
Ranchi recorded a minimum temperature of 6.6°C, while Kanke experienced a colder night with the temperature dipping to around 5°C, making it one of the colder pockets in the Ranchi region.
Jamshedpur today recorded minimum temperature of 11°C, around two notches above normal.
Daltonganj recorded a minimum temperature of 6.3°C, two notches below normal.
Morning fog was reported from several locations, with visibility dropping to 300 metres in Ranchi, causing reduced clarity during early hours.
Foggy conditions were also observed in Jamshedpur, Daltonganj and Deoghar, said weatherman.
Daytime temperatures failed to recover significantly. Jagannathpur in West Singhbhum recorded the highest maximum temperature at 23.2°C, while most districts saw daytime readings remain below seasonal norms.
No rainfall was recorded anywhere in the state during the past 24 hours.
Meteorologists said the prevailing weather pattern is likely to continue in the coming days, with cold nights and foggy mornings expected, particularly in low-lying and open areas.
Residents have been advised to take necessary precautions against exposure to cold, especially during late-night and early-morning hours.
