Jharkhand News : Jharkhand is witnessing an intense cold wave as temperatures continue to fall across the state. The cold has reached extreme levels in McCluskieganj, where the minimum temperature plunged to minus 2 degrees Celsius, severely affecting daily life. Dew has started freezing, and people are struggling to cope with the harsh winter conditions.
According to local weather monitoring data, McCluskieganj recorded a steady decline in temperature over the past week — from 6.4°C on January 3 to -2°C on January 9. Ranchi’s minimum temperature also dropped significantly, falling from 10.7°C on January 3 to 7.3°C.
Orange Alert Issued in 7 Districts
The Meteorological Department has warned of severe cold conditions and issued an Orange Alert for cold wave in seven districts:
Garhwa, Palamu, Chatra, Hazaribagh, Latehar, Lohardaga, and Gumla.
A Yellow Alert has been issued for Ranchi, Bokaro, Ramgarh, Khunti, Simdega, and West Singhbhum, indicating continued cold but slightly less severe conditions.
Temperatures Below 6°C in Several Areas
Minimum temperatures recorded across Jharkhand on Friday show widespread cold conditions:
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Khunti: 1.5°C (lowest in the state)
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Medininagar: 3.2°C
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Bokaro: 3.3°C
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Simdega: 3.8°C
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Hazaribagh: 4.3°C
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Saraikela: 5.5°C
Six districts reported temperatures below 6°C, while the entire state remained below 9°C.
Cold Day Conditions in Latehar
Latehar experienced “cold day” conditions, with a maximum temperature of 15.4°C and a minimum of 7.3°C, intensifying discomfort even during daytime hours.
No Immediate Relief Expected
Weather scientist Abhishek Anand stated that there is no major relief expected over the next five days. Although a slight rise in temperature may occur over the next two days, a sharp dip is likely afterward. Severe cold conditions are expected to persist across Ranchi and other districts.
