Dense fog engulfs Jamshedpur in morning, affecting normal life and disrupting transport.
Jamshedpur grapples with dense fog; IMD predicts similar conditions for two more days.
JAMSHEDPUR – The dense fog enveloping Jamshedpur has led to significant disruptions in daily life and transportation.
School buses, crucial for transporting children, faced notable delays.
Citizens, largely confined to their homes, ventured out only when necessary, often gathering around bonfires for warmth.
Visibility challenges persisted until 9 AM, making it hard to see beyond 100 meters.
The sun emerged post 9 AM, bringing some respite from the dense smog.
Transportation, particularly buses and trains, experienced substantial delays, inconveniencing passengers.
Drivers, especially those on two-wheelers, faced considerable difficulties navigating through the fog.
The state of Jharkhand observed dry weather in the last 24 hours, with varying fog intensities across regions.
Jamshedpur recorded the state’s highest maximum temperature of 26.0°C, while Chaibasa saw the lowest minimum at 12.4°C.
Jharkhand’s weather pattern featured northerly to north-westerly winds at lower levels with no significant synoptic systems.
IMD’s Ranchi Meteorological Centre has forecasted similar fog conditions to persist in Jharkhand, including Jamshedpur, for one to two more days.
