Several districts of Jharkhand, including Garhwa, Palamu, Ramgarh, Chatra, Latehar, Lohardaga, Jamtara, Deoghar, Giridih, Godda, Pakur, and Hazaribagh, are reeling under a severe heatwave, with light drizzle in some places adding to the discomfort of the people.
Jharkhand endures extreme heat with temperatures soaring up to 45.2 degrees Celsius, as the Meteorological Department forecasts monsoon arrival by June 18.
The heatwave continues to grip Jharkhand, with Daltonganj recording the highest temperature at 46.5°C and Jamshedpur sizzling at 44.2°C on Thursday. Despite the presence of clouds, the scorching heat offered no respite to the people. The Meteorological Department expects the monsoon to bring relief by June 16-17, but until then, the heatwave is likely to persist, with red, orange, and yellow alerts issued for various districts.
Jharkhand experienced another day of intense heat on Saturday, with Palamu recording the highest temperature at 44.6°C and heatwave conditions gripping the district. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Sunday, warning of severe heatwave conditions in many districts and the possibility of rain and lightning in several others.
Jharkhand experienced intense heat on Friday, with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius in 16 districts. Palamu recorded the highest temperature at 44.4°C, while Jamshedpur saw a maximum temperature of 40.2°C. The meteorological department has forecasted a further increase in maximum temperatures by 3-4 degrees, with heatwave conditions likely to continue in several parts of the state on Saturday.
The IMD has issued a yellow alert for a heat wave in Jharkhand, with 16 districts likely to be affected between June 7 and June 10. Temperatures are expected to rise in Ranchi, with the maximum temperature reaching 41 to 42 degrees Celsius. Light rain may occur in some parts of the state from June 11.
On Tuesday, Jharkhand experienced a sudden change in weather, with Palamu recording the highest temperature at 44.2°C and Jamshedpur witnessing drizzle and storm in the evening. The IMD has issued a heatwave alert for several districts on June 5.
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