PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, Feb 24: Several parts of Jharkhand recorded light to moderate rainfall in the past 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Meteorological Centre, Ranchi said on Monday.
Rainfall Recorded
- Kanke (Ranchi): 19.2 mm
- Ranchi MC: 9.6 mm
- Bokaro: 6.2 mm
- Daltonganj: 3.6 mm
- Jamshedpur: 1.4 mm
According to IMD, a trough extending from Gangetic West Bengal to north coastal Andhra Pradesh across Odisha, at about 0.9 km above mean sea level, is influencing weather conditions over Jharkhand.
Temperature Update
- Highest maximum temperature: 34.8°C at Chaibasa
- Lowest minimum temperature: 12.0°C at Gumla
Weather Forecast
February 24:
Partly cloudy sky with chances of light rain or thunderstorms at isolated places over the south-eastern and adjoining central parts of the state.
February 25:
Morning mist likely, followed by a partly cloudy sky. Most areas expected to remain dry.
February 26:
Morning mist may occur, with mainly clear skies later. Dry weather is likely to continue.
Weather officials have advised residents, especially in south-eastern districts, to stay alert for brief spells of rain or thunderstorms today. However, the overall trend suggests stable and largely dry conditions in the coming days.