Cold Wave Conditions Persist in Several Regions of Jharkhand
Key Points:
- Lowest temperature of 7.1°C recorded at Gumla AWS
- Seraikela AWS saw the highest temperature of 33.9°C
- Dry conditions with no significant rainfall across the state
RANCHI – Cold wave conditions have persisted in Jharkhand, with significant temperature variations recorded across districts. While Seraikela AWS reported the highest maximum temperature of 33.9°C, Gumla AWS registered the lowest minimum temperature of 7.1°C.
Regional Temperature Analysis
In the last 24 hours, dry conditions prevailed across the state. Jamshedpur recorded a maximum temperature of 29°C with a 24-hour change of +0.2°C. Ranchi experienced a slightly cooler maximum temperature of 25.8°C. Chaibasa observed a high of 33.4°C, showing a notable 24-hour increase of +8.2°C.
| Region | Max Temp (°C) | Min Temp (°C) | 24H Change Max (°C) | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranchi | 25.8 | 13.3 | +1.6 | 0.0 |
| Jamshedpur | 29.0 | 13.5 | +0.2 | 0.0 |
| Chaibasa | 33.4 | 12.0 | +8.2 | 0.0 |
| Bokaro | 27.1 | 12.4 | +1.0 | 0.0 |
| Gumla | – | 7.1 | – | 0.0 |
Weather Forecast for Upcoming Days
The state will continue to experience cold wave conditions over the next 3–4 days. No significant synoptic systems have been observed, which indicates persistent dry weather.
| Day | Max Temp (°C) | Min Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|
| 21/01/25 | 26 | 14 |
| 22/01/25 | 28 | 12 |
| 23/01/25 | 29 | 13 |
| 24/01/25 | 30 | 14 |
| 25/01/25 | 32 | 15 |
Summary of Observations
Despite slight warming trends in some regions, cold wave warnings remain for certain pockets of the state. The absence of significant cyclonic circulation continues to influence the dry conditions. Daily maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to gradually rise over the next week.
