The erratic weather conditions being experienced across Jharkhand are likely to continue for the next few days. Ranchiites too need to brace themselves as the mercury level is expected to fall further by another two to four degrees.
According to the Meteorological Centre, Ranchi from February 9 onwards, the clouds are expected to clear away and the weather will also become dry with no chances of rainfall for the next few days.
“The normal minimum temperature for this time of the year is around 11 degree Celsius. Once the cloud cover clears, this is expected to fall by two to three degrees. North west Jharkhand along with parts of central Jharkhand can also experience cold wave conditions for the next few days,” said Deputy Director, MET Centre Ranchi, Abhishek Anand. As per the weather bulletin released by the MET Department, on February 8, isolated places in the central and southern parts of Jharkhand received rainfall. The capital city is also expected to remain cloudy and light showers are being predicted in the evening hours. It also stated that in the next 24 hours, the minimum temperature will fall by two to four degree Celsius across the State.
“Currently, an induced western disturbance which is a normal phenomenon throughout the year is causing cyclonic circulation over north coastal Andhra Pradesh and adjoining interiors of Odisha. This is not touching Jharkhand directly but is interacting with the winds close to the region and having an effect over the State,” added the official.
As per the weathermen, most of the places across the State will have fog or mist in the early morning hours. This will continue for a few days and after that Jharkhand is likely to have clear weather conditions.
The weather conditions have not only affected human life but the severe cold along with rains occurring in the month of February is also having an adverse effect in the agriculture sector across the State.
“This year the weather has been very unusual. Right from December 25 till date, the minimum temperature as well as maximum temperature has been at the lower side.