Heatwave Grips Jharkhand, Daltonganj Records Highest Temperature at 45.6°C

Red Alert Issued for Five Districts, Orange and Yellow Alerts for Others

Residents of Jharkhand are grappling with intense heat and scorching temperatures, with heatwave conditions recorded in several districts, including Garhwa, Palamu, East Singhbhum, and West Singhbhum on Wednesday.

RANCHI – Daltonganj recorded the highest temperature in the state at a blistering 45.6 degrees Celsius, while Jamshedpur experienced a maximum temperature of 44.0 degrees Celsius, which was 6.9 degrees above normal.

The minimum temperature in Jamshedpur was recorded at 29.5 degrees Celsius.

Apart from four districts, the remaining districts of Jharkhand recorded temperatures below 40 degrees Celsius.

Wednesday’s Maximum Temperatures Across Jharkhand

The maximum temperatures recorded in various districts of Jharkhand on Wednesday are as follows (in degrees Celsius):

Ranchi – 40.2

Jamshedpur – 44.0

Daltenganj – 45.6

Bokaro – 43.7

Chatra – 42.1

Deoghar – 41.8

Dhanbad – 41.1

Garhwa – 45.3

Giridih – 41.6

Godda – 42.1

Gumla – 42.1

Hazaribagh – 41.6

Jamtara – 39.4

Khunti – 41.1

Latehar – 42.2

Lohardaga – 41.0

Pakur – 38.2

Palamu – 45.3

Ramgarh – 43.7

Seraikela – 44.1

Sahebganj – 38.4

Simdega – 39.7

West Singhbhum – 42.2

Heatwave Alerts for Thursday

The weather department has forecasted severe heat conditions to persist on Thursday, prompting the issuance of heatwave alerts for various districts in Jharkhand.

A red alert, indicating the most severe heatwave conditions, has been issued for five districts: Garhwa, Palamu, East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum, and Saraikela Kharsawan.

An orange alert, signifying a high level of heatwave severity, has been issued for two districts: Chatra and Latehar.

Additionally, a yellow alert, indicating moderate heatwave conditions, has been issued for several districts, including Godda, Dumka, Deoghar, Jamtara, Giridih, Dhanbad, Koderma, Hazaribagh, Bokaro, Ramgarh, Ranchi, Latehar, Gumla, Khunti, and Simdega.

As the heatwave continues to grip the state, residents are advised to take necessary precautions to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged exposure to the scorching sun during peak hours.

Authorities are likely to monitor the situation closely and take appropriate measures to ensure public safety and well-being during this period of intense heat.

The heatwave conditions in Jharkhand serve as a reminder of the increasing challenges posed by climate change and the need for collective efforts to mitigate its impact on human health and the environment.