In the next few days residents of Jharkhand may get some respite from the rising temperature as light showers with thunderstorms and gusty winds are expected in most parts of the State.
As per the Meteorological Centre, Ranchi for the next two days- April 5 and April 6 the weather across the State will remain dry. However, from April 7 to April 9 light to moderate showers are expected. From April 10 onwards dry weather conditions are likely to prevail across the State.
“A trough has formed in the southern parts of India which is bringing moisture in Jharkhand as well. Light showers accompanied with thunderstorm and lighting are likely to occur from April 7 to April 9 in some parts across the State. Gusty winds at a speed of about 30- 40 Km per hour are also likely to occur during this time,” said Deputy Director, MET Centre Ranchi, Abhishek Anand
On April 7 light showers with thunderstorm activity is expected in isolated parts of central and north western Jharkhand like Palamu, Garhwa, Simdega and Gumla. Light showers with thunderstorm and lighting is predicted in scattered places of central, southern and north eastern parts of Jharkhand on April 8. Light showers especially in the south eastern part like East Singhbhum are expected on April 9.
As per the MET Observatory Centre Ranchi, for the next few days the maximum temperature in the central parts of Jharkhand and around the State capital will be around 36 to 37 degree Celsius. In the north eastern region, the maximum temperature will be around 38 to 39 degree Celsius while in the south eastern parts it will be around 39 to 40 degree Celsius.
“In the next few days, there will not be any significant rise in the temperature as it will also be cloudy. Presently the temperature being recorded is around near normal and it will continue to remain so in the coming days,” added the official.
As per the communiqué issued, from April 5 to April 8 the minimum temperature in Ranchi and its surrounding areas is likely to remain around 19 to 21 degree Celsius.