looking at the present weather condition, the Ranchi district administration has decided to suspend classes of primary sections of all private and Government schools till January 17. Classes up to standard five will remain suspended in all the schools functioning across the district. The decision has been taken after the Meteorological department issued warning of cold wave influencing the weather condition adversely at present, said, Ranchi DEO, Ratan Kumar Mahavar.
Cold wave like condition will continue for another 48 hours with the mercury level dipping down further as per the prediction made by MET Department, Ranchi centre on Sunday. For the next two-day, the MET department has issued warning of rainfall at isolated parts of Jharkhand as strong western disturbances is severely influencing the weather condition. On Sunday, at Ranchi maximum temperature was registered 23.2 degree Celsius while minimum 5.1 degree Celsius was recorded.
“Cloudy sky has changed the weather condition and temperature will drop further to 2-3 degree Celsius in coming days. The condition is likely to remain same across the State for another 48 hours. Strong western disturbances (WD) are creating this situation. Shallow fog prevailed at isolated parts of Jharkhand,” said, Director, MET Ranchi Centre, BK Mondal.
On Sunday very light rain with thunderstorm occurred at few places across Jharkhand. Highest maximum temperature, 23.6 degree Celsius was recorded at Jamshedpur whereas Bokaro and Ranchi districts registered lowest minimum temperature, 05.1 degree Celsius. According to experts, there are less chances of getting respite from cold waves in the coming days.
As per the present weather condition, cloudy sky and drizzle will continue at regular intervals in Jharkhand till January end. Unrestrained wind from northwestern parts has aggravated the windy affect that will continue for another few days. Minimum temperature dipping down in night to four degree Celsius or even low will continue for another week as per the MET experts.