Jharkhand’s weather is set to turn wet on February 24, with light rain expected in 13 districts led by the capital Ranchi, according to the latest meteorological advisory.
The list encompasses central hubs like Ranchi, Bokaro, Gumla, Hazaribagh, Khunti, Ramgarh, Lohardaga, Koderma, and Dhanbad, plus southern districts East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum, Simdega, and Saraikela-Kharsawan. This prediction follows a subtle cooling in Ranchi, where Thursday’s max temp clocked 29.5 degrees Celsius—a one-degree drop from prior readings.
Clear mornings gave way to partial clouds post-noon, easing the heat. The department anticipates overcast skies through February 25, fostering conditions for drizzle.
In the last 24 hours, the state’s thermometer swung from a peak 33.8 degrees to a low of 9.8 in Gumla. Ranchi logged 29.5/13.8, Jamshedpur 32.5/15.2, Daltonganj 30.4/10.8, Bokaro 31.5/13.6, Chaibasa 33.4/13.1, Khunti 29.3/11.9, Lohardaga 28.1/13.9, Latehar 24.9/12.9, and Saraikela 33.4/12.3.
For residents, this means umbrellas at the ready and potential disruptions to travel or farming. The early rains could prove beneficial for rabi crops, but vigilance is key amid shifting winds. Jharkhand’s meteorology continues to track systems that promise more variability in the coming days.