Intensifying westerly winds have transformed Jharkhand’s nights into a cold battleground, even as sunny days bring surprising warmth. Triggered by heavy snowfall in northern states, these winds are funneling icy air into Ranchi and beyond. Gumla shivered at 5°C overnight, the state’s lowest, while Chaibasa baked under 32°C during the afternoon. The Meteorological Department reports this pattern will hold as northwesterly flows dominate.
Daylight hours tell a different story. Despite breezy conditions, direct sunlight creates a balmy feel, lulling people outdoors before evening’s chill sets in. Ranchi woke to clear weather Saturday, with steady cold winds persisting through morning and evening hours. The chill bites hardest at dawn and dusk, when temperatures feel sub-zero in sensation.
City-wise data underscores the extremes: Ranchi max 24.7°C/min 10.8°C; Jamshedpur 28°C/10.6°C; Daltonganj hitting 28.6°C high but 7.1°C low; Bokaro 27.2°C/9.1°C; Chaibasa’s scorching 32°C/10.4°C. This diurnal swing challenges daily routines, prompting wardrobe changes from light clothes to heavy jackets within hours.
Meteorologists warn of ongoing cold incursions, advising precautions like warm clothing at night and hydration during hot days. Jharkhand’s weather is settling into a classic winter rhythm—scorching sun by day, piercing cold after dark—signaling the full arrival of the season.