Clouds are gathering over Jharkhand as forecasters predict light rainfall in Ranchi and 13 districts on February 24, capping a week of fluctuating temperatures.
Targeted zones include central districts Ranchi, Bokaro, Gumla, Hazaribagh, Khunti, Ramgarh, Lohardaga, Koderma, and Dhanbad, with southern additions East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum, Simdega, and Saraikela-Kharsawan. Thursday marked a cooldown in the capital, maxing at 29.5 degrees Celsius after a clear start turned cloudy.
Such conditions are likely to hold until February 25, per experts. Across 24 hours, highs reached 33.8 degrees statewide, lows bottomed at 9.8 in Gumla. Detailed stats: Ranchi (29.5/13.8), Jamshedpur (32.5/15.2), Daltonganj (30.4/10.8), Bokaro (31.5/13.6), Chaibasa (33.4/13.1), Khunti (29.3/11.9), Lohardaga (28.1/13.9), Latehar (24.9/12.9), Saraikela (33.4/12.3).
This development arrives as Jharkhand transitions weather seasons, with rains poised to refresh parched lands and moderate the buildup to summer. Authorities recommend checking updates for travel and agriculture impacts. The forecast serves as a reminder of the region’s sensitivity to moisture-laden winds, keeping communities on alert.