The curtain won’t fall on Jharkhand’s winter until Maha Shivratri, February 15, IMD confirmed Monday. Thereafter, a steady climb in mercury will introduce summer-like conditions to the mineral-rich state.
Anticipate gradual warming post-holiday, with chances of showers curbing the rise temporarily before intense heat dominates.
Anomalies abound: Bokaro/Chaibasa highs +2°C; Ranchi/Jamshedpur lows +1°C; Daltonganj low -1°C, high normal.
24-hour extremes: Chaibasa 29.4°C, Gumla 7.8°C. Ranchi Monday: partly cloudy, windy, sunny hot, shady cold.
Full stats: Ranchi 25.2/11.4; Jamshedpur 28.4/14.4; Daltonganj 27/9.1; Bokaro 27.5/10.1; Chaibasa 29.4/13.6.
For a state where weather swings impact mining, farming, and festivals profoundly, this outlook demands readiness. Devotees heading to temples should bundle up, while the shift to heat calls for UV protection and hydration drives. Economically, prolonged cold aids certain crops but delays others; incoming warmth could accelerate ripening but risk water scarcity.
IMD’s proactive alert empowers proactive living. As Jharkhand bids adieu to frost and greets blaze, informed citizens will thrive amid the seasonal symphony.