Owing to the presence of a western disturbance system in the higher reaches of the country, several parts of Jharkhand are also expected to witness light showers in the coming week.
As per the Meteorological Centre, Ranchi in the next few days, the minimum temperature across the State will increase by about two to four degree Celsius.
“From February 16 onwards, a wind convergence of easterly as well as westerly winds is likely to take place. This will cause very light to light rainfall in isolated districts across the State. The cloud cover will further cause a rise in the minimum temperature levels across the State,” said Deputy Director MET Centre, Ranchi Abhishek Anand.
As per the weathermen, on February 16 parts of south western Jharkhand and on February 17 regions in the western as well as south western parts could witness light showers. Rainfall is also being predicted on February 18 and February 19 in the central and western regions. A warning for thunderstorm and lighting has also been issued from February 17 onwards.
According to the weather bulletin released by the MET Centre, Ranchi on Saturday, February 13, in the past 24 hours, the lowest temperature was recorded in Bokaro at 10.1 degree Celsius which is 1 degree above normal. Jamshedpur and Daltonganj were at 1.3 degrees below normal at 14 and 10.6 degree Celsius respectively. Chaibasa was three degrees below normal at 12.2 degree Celsius while the State capital was at 12 degree Celsius which 0.5 notches below normal.
The highest maximum temperature was also recorded in Bokaro at 29.5 degree Celsius which is 3.7 notches above normal. Ranchi was 3.2 degrees above normal at 28.6 degree Celsius.
As per the communique, from February 14 to February 17 the minimum temperature in Ranchi and its surrounding areas will be between 13 to 15 degree Celsius. The maximum temperature during this period will be around 30-31 degree Celsius.