PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, Jan 28: Jharkhand is likely to witness a brief change in weather conditions over the next two days, with light rainfall forecast at isolated locations, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ranchi.
On January 28, light rainfall is likely at isolated places in the north-western parts of Jharkhand, while dry weather is expected to prevail in the rest of the state.
Shallow fog or mist may appear during the morning hours, followed by a partly cloudy sky later in the day.
On January 29, shallow fog or mist is most likely during the early morning hours. No significant weather activity is expected after that.
Temperatures Remain Above Normal
Meanwhile, Jharkhand experienced pleasant but unusually warm winter conditions on Wednesday, with temperatures across most districts remaining above normal.
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Daytime temperatures rose steadily, giving the state an early-summer feel during afternoon hours.
Chaibasa Hottest at 30.4°C
Chaibasa recorded the highest maximum temperature at 30.4°C, nearly four degrees above the seasonal average, making it the warmest place in the state.
Jamshedpur and Daltonganj followed, with maximum temperatures close to 29°C.
Even Ranchi witnessed milder winter conditions, with the maximum temperature reaching 25.9°C.
Night temperatures also remained relatively high across most districts. Jamshedpur recorded a minimum temperature of 14.8°C, while Ranchi registered 12.2°C, both above normal levels.
However, Ranchi AMFU (Kanke) recorded the lowest minimum temperature in the state at 9.0°C, providing a brief early-morning winter chill.
No Rain, No Cold Wave
The IMD confirmed that no rainfall was recorded anywhere in the state during the past 24 hours. Weather conditions remained dry and stable.
No cold wave or dense fog was reported, ensuring smooth road and air traffic movement. Visibility remained satisfactory, with the lowest visibility of 800 metres reported at Ranchi.
Meteorologists attributed the warmer-than-usual conditions to weak winter systems and the absence of strong northerly winds, allowing temperatures to rise above seasonal norms.
