MET issues heat wave warning for North West J’khand
The increasing mercury levels are set to intensify the heat across Jharkhand. A gradual rise in the day temperature by 2- 3 degree Celsius is also on the cards. With light rain later in the week, heat wave conditions are also being predicted for some parts of the State.
As per the bulletin released by the Meteorological Centre, Ranchi on May 25, in the last 24 hours the highest maximum temperature was recorded in Daltonganj at 44.3 degree Celsius which is 3.3 degrees above normal. Ranchi and Chaibasa were at 40.8 degree Celsius which 4.4 and 2 degrees above normal respectively. In some parts of north west Jharkhand like Chatra, Garhwa, Latehar and Palamu the daytime temperature was nearly as high as 45 degree Celsius.
The Department has issued a heat wave warning for Garhwa, Palamu, Latehar and Chatra for May 26. The guidelines issued state that the heat will be tolerable for the general public with moderate health concerns for vulnerable people including infants, elderly people and those with any chronic diseases should avoid the heat. The expected maximum temperature in the four districts for May 27 and May 28 is 44 degree where as for May 29 it is 41- 42 degrees Celsius.
As per the communiqué issued, for May 26 and May 27, isolated places in north east and central Jharkhand may witness light rain with thunderstorms. For May 28 and May 29, few places in east, north east and central Jharkhand may receive light showers with thunderstorms.
“Till May 27 the weather will continue to remain dry. From May 28 onwards a slight change in the conditions is being predicted as a trough is forming in the neighbouring regions of Jharkhand because of which there are chances of light rainfall in some parts. Thunderstorm activity will be because of the local convection in the region,” said Deputy Director, MET Centre Ranchi, Abhishek Anand.
On May 26, the maximum temperature in Ranchi is expected to be around 41 degree Celsius where as from May 28 onwards it will be around 39 degrees. The forecast for Jamshedpur is 39 degree Celsius till May 28 and 37 degrees on May 29. The maximum temperature in Daltonganj is expected to remain at 44- 45 degree Celsius.