Extreme Heat Hits Jharkhand: 7 Districts Record 40+ Temperatures
A blistering heatwave has swept across Jharkhand, pushing temperatures beyond 40 degrees Celsius in seven districts, according to officials who reported the scorching conditions on Sunday.
Chaibasa, in West Singhbhum district, bore the brunt of the heat, hitting a sweltering 41 degrees Celsius on Saturday—7.6 degrees above the usual average. Daltonganj wasn’t far behind, clocking in at 40.7 degrees, while Bokaro Thermal registered a sizzling 40.1 degrees. Jamshedpur, in East Singhbhum, touched 40 degrees Celsius, a sharp 6.4-degree jump from normal levels. Even the state capital, Ranchi, wasn’t spared, simmering at 37 degrees Celsius—6.1 degrees higher than typical for this time of year. Garhwa, Godda, and Pakur also joined the 40-plus club, leaving residents across these areas grappling with the oppressive heat.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has offered a glimmer of hope, forecasting a dip in temperatures starting March 19. “We’re expecting a shift in the weather,” said Abhishek Anand, Deputy Director of Ranchi Meteorological Centre, in a chat with PTI. “Light rain is likely on March 19 and 20, followed by light to moderate showers on March 21 and 22, thanks to moisture rolling in from the Bay of Bengal and a western disturbance stirring things up.” Until then, a Yellow alert remains in place for March 16 across Seraikela-Kharswan, East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum, Dhanbad, and Bokaro, signaling caution as the heatwave lingers.
For now, authorities are urging people to steer clear of the outdoors between noon and 3 p.m., when the sun is at its fiercest. The heatwave’s grip has raised eyebrows, especially after recent IMD warnings of an unusually warm March-to-May stretch across India. As Jharkhand swelters, residents are counting the days until the promised rains bring some relief.
A blistering heatwave has swept across Jharkhand, pushing temperatures beyond 40 degrees Celsius in seven districts, according to officials who reported the scorching conditions on Sunday.
Chaibasa, in West Singhbhum district, bore the brunt of the heat, hitting a sweltering 41 degrees Celsius on Saturday—7.6 degrees above the usual average. Daltonganj wasn’t far behind, clocking in at 40.7 degrees, while Bokaro Thermal registered a sizzling 40.1 degrees. Jamshedpur, in East Singhbhum, touched 40 degrees Celsius, a sharp 6.4-degree jump from normal levels. Even the state capital, Ranchi, wasn’t spared, simmering at 37 degrees Celsius—6.1 degrees higher than typical for this time of year. Garhwa, Godda, and Pakur also joined the 40-plus club, leaving residents across these areas grappling with the oppressive heat.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has offered a glimmer of hope, forecasting a dip in temperatures starting March 19. “We’re expecting a shift in the weather,” said Abhishek Anand, Deputy Director of Ranchi Meteorological Centre, in a chat with PTI. “Light rain is likely on March 19 and 20, followed by light to moderate showers on March 21 and 22, thanks to moisture rolling in from the Bay of Bengal and a western disturbance stirring things up.” Until then, a Yellow alert remains in place for March 16 across Seraikela-Kharswan, East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum, Dhanbad, and Bokaro, signaling caution as the heatwave lingers.
For now, authorities are urging people to steer clear of the outdoors between noon and 3 p.m., when the sun is at its fiercest. The heatwave’s grip has raised eyebrows, especially after recent IMD warnings of an unusually warm March-to-May stretch across India. As Jharkhand swelters, residents are counting the days until the promised rains bring some relief.
Extreme Heat Hits Jharkhand: 7 Districts Record 40+ Temperatures
A blistering heatwave has swept across Jharkhand, pushing temperatures beyond 40 degrees Celsius in seven districts, according to officials who reported the scorching conditions on Sunday.
Chaibasa, in West Singhbhum district, bore the brunt of the heat, hitting a sweltering 41 degrees Celsius on Saturday—7.6 degrees above the usual average. Daltonganj wasn’t far behind, clocking in at 40.7 degrees, while Bokaro Thermal registered a sizzling 40.1 degrees. Jamshedpur, in East Singhbhum, touched 40 degrees Celsius, a sharp 6.4-degree jump from normal levels. Even the state capital, Ranchi, wasn’t spared, simmering at 37 degrees Celsius—6.1 degrees higher than typical for this time of year. Garhwa, Godda, and Pakur also joined the 40-plus club, leaving residents across these areas grappling with the oppressive heat.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has offered a glimmer of hope, forecasting a dip in temperatures starting March 19. “We’re expecting a shift in the weather,” said Abhishek Anand, Deputy Director of Ranchi Meteorological Centre, in a chat with PTI. “Light rain is likely on March 19 and 20, followed by light to moderate showers on March 21 and 22, thanks to moisture rolling in from the Bay of Bengal and a western disturbance stirring things up.” Until then, a Yellow alert remains in place for March 16 across Seraikela-Kharswan, East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum, Dhanbad, and Bokaro, signaling caution as the heatwave lingers.
For now, authorities are urging people to steer clear of the outdoors between noon and 3 p.m., when the sun is at its fiercest. The heatwave’s grip has raised eyebrows, especially after recent IMD warnings of an unusually warm March-to-May stretch across India. As Jharkhand swelters, residents are counting the days until the promised rains bring some relief.
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