Jamshedpur: The cold wave in northern India has brought temperature down in Jharkhand. Dry and crisp north-westerly winds sweeping across the state brought temperature below the 10°C mark at several places, including Bokaro. The steel city today recorded night readings of 12 degrees Celsius.
The officials said that similar conditions will continue to prevail in the city in the coming days. The poor people on the streets have been the worst hit by the cold wave. Footpath dwellers and poor were seen clustering around bonfires lit from dry woods, used tyres and even garbage to beat the cold.
“The weather conditions have witnessed a sea change in the last two days. The cool breeze has left us shivering however, we are happy that the schools of our children are getting closed for vacation,” said a resident of Sonari.
Weathermen forecast that there will be no respite from the cold in the coming days.Significantly, both minimum and maximum temperatures were below normal all over the State. The chill in the atmosphere can even be felt during the day, despite bright sunshine.
According to the information a slender sunshine was also witnessed today afternoon, which may increase the minimum temperature. However, no significant change is likely during the next 24 hours.
The officials said that similar conditions will continue to prevail in the city in the coming days. “Though a slender sunshine gave respite in the afternoon but the cool breeze gave a chilling experience. Nights are becoming unbearable,” said an official.
Weatherman forecast that there will be no respite from the cold in the coming days. Significantly, both minimum and maximum temperatures were below normal all over the State.
Data available from the Patna Meteorological Office said that most parts of the state, including Jamshedpur, Ranchi and Daltonganj, were suffering with temperatures five degrees below normal.
