Jharkhand is currently experiencing an intensifying cold wave, with the Meteorological Department issuing a significant chill alert for Ranchi and 12 surrounding districts. The cold snap is expected to persist, affecting areas including Palamu, Garhwa, Chatra, Gumla, Latehar, Lohardaga, Hazaribagh, Koderma, Khunti, Ranchi, Bokaro, and Ramgarh on December 26th.
The mercury dropped dramatically on December 25th, with Gumla registering the lowest minimum temperature in the state at a frigid 4.0 degrees Celsius, making it the coldest spot. In contrast, the highest maximum temperature was recorded in Chaibasa at 27.4 degrees Celsius.
Across 12 districts, minimum temperatures have fallen below the 10-degree Celsius mark. Gumla led the chill at 4.0°C, followed closely by Khunti at 6.0°C. Other districts experiencing significant cold include Hazaribagh (7.2°C), Pakur (7.6°C), Simdega and Latehar (both 7.9°C), Deoghar and Daltonganj (both 8.1°C), Lohardaga (8.2°C), Seraikela (8.8°C), Bokaro (9.5°C), and Chaibasa (9.6°C).
Forecasters predict that Ranchi and its adjacent regions will see minimum temperatures hovering between seven and nine degrees Celsius from December 26th through December 29th. Maximum temperatures are expected to stay around 22 degrees Celsius with lows near seven degrees on December 26th and 27th. A minor warming trend is anticipated for December 28th, with highs reaching 23 degrees and lows around eight degrees. By December 29th, maximums are projected at 23 degrees with minimums at nine degrees Celsius.
