Intense Cold Wave Grips Jharkhand as Mercury Dips to 3.7°C in Gumla
Multiple Districts Record Sub-5 Degree Temperatures Amid Foggy Conditions
Key Points:
- Gumla records state’s lowest temperature at 3.7 degrees Celsius
- Chatra and Namkum hit 4 degrees as cold wave intensifies
- Weather department predicts no relief until January 15
RANCHI – A severe cold wave continues across Jharkhand with Gumla recording 3.7°C.
Chatra and Namkum registered 4°C each. Meanwhile, Jamshedpur’s temperature dropped to 8.8°C.
Daltonganj reported 6.7°C on Saturday. Moreover, Bokaro recorded 7.2°C.
Regional Temperature Analysis
Hazaribagh and Garhwa logged 5.1°C each. However, Lohardaga experienced 4.9°C.
Chaibasa and Deoghar both recorded 7.6°C. Furthermore, visibility dropped to 800 meters in Bokaro.
Weather Forecast
The department predicts partly cloudy skies. Additionally, moderate fog may affect western regions.
| District | Temperature (°C) |
|---|---|
| Gumla | 3.7 |
| Ranchi (Namkum) | 4.0 |
| Chatra | 4.0 |
| Lohardaga | 4.9 |
| Garhwa | 5.1 |
Extended Outlook
Cold conditions will persist until January 15. Meanwhile, morning fog may reduce visibility.
Weather experts advise taking precautions. Furthermore, western districts expect moderate fog.

