Ranchi Weather Update: Intense Cold Wave Grips Ranchi and Nearby Areas
The cold wave continues to tighten its grip on Ranchi and surrounding regions. Ranchi’s temperature has dropped below 9°C, while Kanke recorded a chilling 4.2°C. According to weather forecasts, districts like Dhanbad, Bokaro, and Ramgarh will experience severe cold wave conditions until Saturday, accompanied by strong winds and biting cold.
Key Highlights:
- Ranchi and Kanke:
- Ranchi’s temperature is expected to drop further to 8°C by Saturday.
- Kanke’s temperature may fall to 3-4°C in the next 2-3 days, forcing residents indoors as early as 6 PM.
- Statewide Weather Conditions:
- The last 24 hours have seen dry weather across the state.
- Maximum temperature: 29°C in Chaibasa.
- Minimum temperature: 7.9°C in Daltonganj.
- Kanke and McCluskieganj:
- Both regions recorded a minimum temperature of 5°C on Friday.
- Frost has started forming on grass and bushes due to the drop in temperature.
- Dense fog covered McCluskieganj in the morning, but sunlight provided slight relief later in the day. However, the sun’s warmth remains insufficient to counter the cold.
- Impact on Daily Life:
- The increasing cold is causing roads to become deserted by evening, with residents retreating to their homes.
- School children are facing the most difficulty due to the biting cold.
Cold Wave Alert for December 14
The Meteorological Department has issued a Yellow Alert for cold wave conditions across several districts:
- Northeastern Jharkhand: Deoghar, Dumka, Godda, Pakur, Jamtara, Giridih, Dhanbad, Sahibganj.
- Western Jharkhand: Palamu, Garhwa, Chatra, Koderma, Latehar, and Lohardaga.
The cold wave is expected to intensify, causing further drops in temperature and increasing hardships for residents.
Advice for Residents:
- Wear warm clothing, even indoors.
- Take precautions, especially during morning and evening hours when the cold is most severe.
- Protect children and the elderly from exposure to extreme weather conditions.
Stay tuned for updates as the weather situation develops.
