Jharkhand woke up to a biting chill on Wednesday, fueled by active northwest ‘Pachhua’ winds that refused to relent all day. According to the local weather office, expect temperatures to plummet another 3-4 degrees in the next couple of days, turning mornings and nights into frosty affairs.
Moderate fog risks loom over select regions, set to dissipate with rising sun. Thursday’s yellow alerts spotlight Garhwa, Palamu, and Chatra for thick fog possibilities, building on Wednesday’s warnings for northwest districts where morning commutes could face visibility hurdles.
In the preceding 24 hours, highs reached 30.8°C with lows at 10.3°C across the state. Ranchi locals felt the morning bite from overcast skies and gusty winds, relieved somewhat by midday rays.
Breaking down the numbers: Ranchi max 26.3°C/min 13.1°C; Jamshedpur 28.7°C/15.0°C; Daltonganj 29.6°C/13.1°C; Bokaro 28.5°C/13.7°C; Chaibasa 30.8°C/13.2°C; Khunti 28.1°C/11.5°C; Lohardaga 25.5°C/10.4°C; Latehar 21.7°C/11.9°C; Saraikela 29.1°C/12.9°C.
Authorities advise extra layers for peak cold periods and call on motorists to drive defensively in fog, using headlights and reducing speed. This surge in westerly activity signals a robust winter phase for Jharkhand, prompting widespread preparations.