As the State is already under the influence of early summers, affects of scorching heat, high temperature and humidity are likely to continue till June giving some relief with light rains in the gap of regular interval. With constant change in the weather and temperature variation, the adverse affects on crop especially wheat including some seasonal vegetation will be witnessed in the coming days.
According to the MET department bulletin, drizzles at isolated places of the state will bring the temperature down, certain precautionary measures are need to be adopted, as per the requirement and in the wake of constant fluctuation of temperature.
“Currently, the temperature is two-three degree Celsius above the normal condition, which is likely to influence the crops and seasonal shrubbery. Moreover, the impact of violent thunderstorms in the Gangetic plains of India known as Kal Baisakhi or Norwester has influenced the weather condition of state severely. These localised events are generally associated with thunderstorms accompanied by strong squally winds and torrential rainfall. As regular spits will provide respite, nevertheless to protect the seasonal crops from sweltering heat and high humidity, proper irrigation facility along with the proper shade arrangements are mandatory,” informed, Agro-Met expert of Birsa Agricultural University (BAU), A Wadood.
On Sunday, the state capital recorded 39 degree Celsius, which is five degree Celsius above the normal temperature and the condition is likely to continue for the next four days.
“Affects of high moisture level including the western disturbances (WD) from plains have brought fluctuation in the temperature. Thin lining which is extended to North Chhattisgarh to Nagaland covering 1.5 Km annex is also distressing the present climatic condition of the state,” said, Forecast officer of Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) Ranchi, Upendra Srivastava.
“Thunderstorms and drizzles will occur at the regular interval. Partly cloudy sky will continue in the long run too. Rain with thunderstorms and high wind in extensive and isolated areas blowing at constant speed can damage the crops ruthlessly,” added Srivastava.