Day temperatures rise across Jharkhand as winter begins to retreat
Jamshedpur, Jan 27: Jharkhand witnessed a noticeable rise in daytime temperatures on Tuesday, indicating that winter conditions are gradually easing across the…
Jamshedpur, Jan 27: Jharkhand witnessed a noticeable rise in daytime temperatures on Tuesday, indicating that winter conditions are gradually easing across the state.
Most districts recorded maximum temperatures above normal, while night temperatures remained mild, pointing to a steady transition towards a warmer season.
Chaibasa Hottest in the State
Chaibasa emerged as the hottest place in Jharkhand, registering a maximum temperature of 30.8°C, which was 4.2°C above the seasonal average.
Jamshedpur also experienced warmer-than-usual conditions, with the mercury rising to 29.1°C—2.1°C above normal.
Ranchi recorded a maximum temperature of 25.6°C, marginally above average, making daytime weather pleasant in the state capital.
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Mild Nights, No Cold Wave
Minimum temperatures across Jharkhand largely remained within or above normal limits, further confirming the easing of winter chill.
Jamshedpur recorded a minimum temperature of 14.7°C, while Ranchi settled at 11.6°C, both reflecting comfortable night-time conditions.
The lowest minimum temperature in the state was recorded at Ranchi AMFU (Kanke) at 8.4°C. However, no cold wave conditions were reported from any part of Jharkhand.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed that no rainfall was recorded at any station during the past 24 hours, keeping weather conditions dry and stable across the state.
Visibility levels remained largely satisfactory, though the lowest visibility of 800 metres was reported at Jamshedpur during the early morning hours. Notably, no fog was observed anywhere in the state.
Warming Trend Supported by AWS Data
Data from Automated Weather Stations (AWS) further supported the warming trend, with districts such as Seraikela, Baharagora, Jagannathpur, and Bano (Simdega) recording maximum temperatures ranging between 28°C and 30°C.
Overall, Jharkhand is experiencing bright days and relatively mild nights, making the weather pleasant yet noticeably warmer.
Meteorologists said that if the current pattern continues, the state can expect clearer skies and a further rise in daytime temperatures in the coming days, offering an early indication of the approaching seasonal change.
