PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, Feb 25: Light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms was recorded in isolated pockets of Jharkhand over the past 24 hours, as a trough in the middle and upper tropospheric westerlies combined with a persisting upper air cyclonic circulation influenced weather conditions across the state.
According to meteorological officials, the trough — with its axis at 5.8 km above mean sea level — currently runs roughly along Longitude 87°E to the north of Latitude 21°N. In addition, an upper air cyclonic circulation over Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining north coastal Odisha at 1.5 km above mean sea level continues to support convective activity, leading to rainfall and thunderstorms in several districts.
Dhalbhumgarh Records Highest Rainfall in State
The highest rainfall in Jharkhand during the past 24 hours was recorded at Dhalbhumgarh in East Singhbhum district, which received 28.2 mm of rain.
Other rainfall figures include:
- Gurabandha (East Singhbhum): 9 mm
- Baharagora: 1.5 mm
- Simdega (Bano): 0.5 mm
- Chaibasa: 2 mm
Jamshedpur reported trace rainfall during the period.
Temperature Trends Across Jharkhand
Meteorological statistics indicate moderate day temperatures across major cities:
- Ranchi: Maximum 26.6°C, Minimum 13.2°C
- Jamshedpur: Maximum 31.2°C, Minimum 16.8°C
- Daltonganj: Maximum 30.4°C, Minimum 12.2°C
- Bokaro: Maximum 31.4°C, Minimum 14.5°C
- Chaibasa: Maximum 31.8°C, Minimum 14.6°C
The highest maximum temperature in the state was recorded at Jagannathpur at 32.2°C, while the lowest minimum temperature was 11.0°C at Gumla.
Reduced Visibility and Continued Instability Likely
The lowest visibility of 2,000 metres was recorded at Jamshedpur, reflecting the impact of ongoing convective weather systems.
Weather experts indicate that atmospheric instability is likely to persist over parts of Jharkhand under the influence of prevailing synoptic systems, keeping conditions favourable for isolated rainfall and thunderstorm activity.