PINAKI MAJUMDAR
JAMSHEDPUR, Feb 13: Dry weather conditions continued across Jharkhand as no significant synoptic system is currently affecting the state. Westerly to north-westerly winds are dominating the lower tropospheric levels, keeping atmospheric conditions stable.
According to the Realised Weather Report issued by the Meteorological Centre at Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi, no rainfall was recorded anywhere in the state during the past 24 hours.
Chaibasa (PTO) recorded the highest maximum temperature at 33.2°C, while Gumla registered the lowest minimum temperature at 8.1°C.
Among major observatories, Ranchi recorded a maximum of 26.4°C and a minimum of 10.0°C. Jamshedpur reported 30.8°C and 13.2°C, respectively. Daltonganj registered 31.0°C and 9.6°C, while Bokaro recorded 29.1°C and 11.1°C. Chaibasa remained one of the warmer locations with 32.8°C as the maximum and 12.4°C as the minimum.
The lowest visibility, at 2,000 metres, was reported from Ranchi
Data from Automated Weather Stations (AWS) reflected similar trends. Bokaro recorded 28.3°C as the maximum and 9.8°C as the minimum. Baharagora in East Singhbhum and Seraikela both registered a high of 31.6°C, while Gumla reported the lowest minimum at 8.3°C.
Forecast for February 13–16
The forecast indicates morning mist followed by mainly clear skies. Dry weather is expected to persist across Jharkhand, with cool mornings and relatively warm afternoons over the next few days.