The cold weather condition is likely to remain in the days to come. The mercury level will dip further as per the prediction of MET department. With no sign in further change in temperature, most parts of the State will remain unaffected leaving north-eastern districts.
According to the prevailing condition, a fresh disturbance as a trough at 3.1 km above mean sea level runs roughly along the longitude 56.0 degree east to the north of latitude 30.0 degree north. The feeble western disturbance as trough at 3.1 Km above mean sea level has moved away north eastwards and will have some minor influence on climate.
“Dry weather condition is prevailing across the State. Highest maximum temperature of 26.6 degree Celsius was recorded at Jamshedpur and the lowest minimum temperature 8.6 degree Celsius was registered at Bokaro on Saturday,” said, Senior Scientist, MET Ranchi Centre, Rs Sharma.
“The north-eastern parts of the State are likely to get more affected in the days to come. Minimum temperature is likely to drop further in North-Eastern parts. At present, there is strong possibility of cold waves affecting the present condition in these areas. However, other parts of the State are likely to remain stable,” added Sharma.
The district administration has received a blanket consignment a week ago for distributing it in all the 55 wards. Approximately, 23,000 blankets will be distributed among the deprived people this year. For each ward, 57 blankets have been given for distribution to the ward councilors.
Similarly, demarcation of main points at major itineraries has been identified for bonfire arrangement. Disaster management team is checking feasible arrangements for bonfire arrangement as well under district administrative official’s supervision. Bonfire arrangements have been completed, as many as 30 major points have been identified.
Soon basic arrangements like firewood etc. will be ensured for public convenience. However, general physicians have asked public to take precautionary measures to avoid several seasonal diseases and immediately consult the doctors or specialists during an emergency.