Although a brief spell of rain in some parts of the state before monsoon has brought down the temperature by five notches giving temporary relief to the resident, but according to met officials despite decrease in temperature Jharkhand will feel the sultry weather condition for next few days.
Patna Meteorology Department Director DR RK Giri said, “Jharkhand is in the clutches of westerly winds blowing from northern parts of the country. However, due to easterly and southerly winds blowing in some parts of the state from Saturday evening has created invasion of moisture in the environment. This has increased the humidity.”
He further added, “The heat wave will continue for next couple of days. The days ahead of monsoon (expected to reach Jharkhand by June 16) will remain hot and humid however there are chances of partly cloudy sky and thunderstorm in some areas. Residents can seek relief from the unpardonable weather condition only after the onset of monsoon.”
The average humidity in state capital is hovering around 80 degrees, twenty five notches above normal. The average temperature of the state capital is around 35.6 degree Celsius pulling down the temperature by five degree.
However, responding to query behind sudden change in the weather he added, “High humid level (close to 80 degrees and above), clear skies and delay in the commencement of sea breeze leads to such weather condition. In this temperature begins to rise from morning by 10:30 am. ”
Meanwhile, Ranchi met department attributes that sudden change in weather condition with shower and lighting in some places is due to upper air low pressure trough, which was stretching between Jharkhand and eastern Madhya Pradesh.
On the question of whether such spell in the pre-monsoon season can be witnessed again the officials said, “Chances are very narrow. Chart analysis reveals that clouds may be formed but it won’t result in shower.”
The weathermen reveal that they have received several calls from the residents enquiring for relief from the prevailing sweltering weather condition. Once the southwest monsoons enter the neighbouring states, Jharkhand may enjoy some sought of relief from the unbearable weather condition.
Meanwhile, residents have started offering prayers to weather God for instant respite from the unpardonable weather condition.
Raju Kumar said, “We have kept a special puja for the onset of monsoon soon in the city. life is getting miserable and difficult in this weather condition”.