Monsoon has knocked in Kerala but the people of Jharkhand will have to wait for a few more days. People of Jharkhand will have to face heat wave for three to four days.
Ranchi, Indian Meteorology Center (IMC), Meteorologist Abhishek Anand said that there is a forecast of heat wave in the State. He said that normally the monsoon used to enter the Kerala coast by June 1 but this time the monsoon arrived on June 8.
Anand said that after the arrival of monsoon in Kerala, it takes 10 to 12 days for it to enter Jharkhand. He said that the condition of heat web can be seen in different parts of the State for the next three-four days.
The Meteorologist Abhishek Anand informed that there are chances of heat web in various districts of Santhal for the next three-four days. On the other hand, there may be pre-monsoon rains from June 12 in the districts of the eastern central part of the state. But before the entry of monsoon in the State, the effect of heat will be seen in most parts, he added.
Ranchi IMC informed that the Meteorological Department, Godda district recorded the highest temperature of 44.6 degree Celsius during the last 24 hours in Jharkhand. On Sunday, Ranchi recorded a maximum temperature of 39.2 degree Celsius, Jamshedpur 41.6 and Medininagar (Daltonganj) recorded a maximum temperature of 43.4 degree Celsius. Bokaro's temperature was recorded at 40.5, Deoghar's 43.3, Garhwa's 42.3, Giridih's 41.3, Gumla's 38.7, Hazaribagh's 38.4, Khunti's 39.8 and Lohardaga's maximum temperature of 38.1. While Pakur's maximum temperature was 39.8, Ramgarh's 40.8, Sahebganj's 41.3, Simdega's 40.8 and West Singhbhum's 41.8 Celsius.
Meanwhile, Ranchi IMC also informed that it may rain in the next one to three hours. Regarding this, an immediate weather warning has been issued by the Ranchi, IMC. Under this, there is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning in some parts of Sahibganj and Godda districts in the next one to three hours.
Regarding the changing mood of the weather, the department has asked the people of these districts to be alert and careful. In view of the rain, take shelter in a safe place. The Meteorological Department has also advised to stay away from trees and electric poles. At the same time, farmers have been told to wait for the weather to become normal, do not go to their fields.