Ranchi: heatwave The weather office on Thursday said that the condition is likely to prevail in most parts of Jharkhand till June 12.
A heat wave alert has also been issued for the state capital Ranchi.
On Wednesday, the city’s maximum temperature was recorded at 39.8 degrees Celsius, 4.1 degrees above normal.
Godda district recorded 43.4 degree Celsius and Deoghar 43.3 degree Celsius. Garhwa and Daltonganj recorded 42.9 degrees Celsius, while Jamshedpur recorded 41.3 degrees Celsius.
“No major change in maximum temperature is expected for at least next five days. The weather will be mainly dry,” he said. Ranchi Meteorological Center In charge Abhishek Anand.
East and central parts of the state may experience heat wave on Thursday, while it may extend to northeast and south Jharkhand on Friday.
Officials said people have been advised to avoid venturing out after 11 am.
He said people were asked to drink enough water, wear light-coloured, loose, cotton clothes and cover their heads with a cloth, cap or umbrella while stepping out during the day.
Farmers were told that the heat wave could affect summer crops, mainly vegetables and fruits. It can also affect domestic cattle if not taken care of properly, he added.
monsoon It usually falls in Jharkhand between June 10 and June 15. This year it may get delayed.
A heat wave alert has also been issued for the state capital Ranchi.
On Wednesday, the city’s maximum temperature was recorded at 39.8 degrees Celsius, 4.1 degrees above normal.
Godda district recorded 43.4 degree Celsius and Deoghar 43.3 degree Celsius. Garhwa and Daltonganj recorded 42.9 degrees Celsius, while Jamshedpur recorded 41.3 degrees Celsius.
“No major change in maximum temperature is expected for at least next five days. The weather will be mainly dry,” he said. Ranchi Meteorological Center In charge Abhishek Anand.
East and central parts of the state may experience heat wave on Thursday, while it may extend to northeast and south Jharkhand on Friday.
Officials said people have been advised to avoid venturing out after 11 am.
He said people were asked to drink enough water, wear light-coloured, loose, cotton clothes and cover their heads with a cloth, cap or umbrella while stepping out during the day.
Farmers were told that the heat wave could affect summer crops, mainly vegetables and fruits. It can also affect domestic cattle if not taken care of properly, he added.
monsoon It usually falls in Jharkhand between June 10 and June 15. This year it may get delayed.