UditVani, Jamshedpur : Jharkhand is expected to witness a prolonged spell of dry and partly cloudy weather over the next several days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The state has been experiencing stable atmospheric conditions, with no major weather systems likely to trigger rainfall in the near term.
As per the forecast issued by the IMD’s Ranchi Meteorological Centre, partly cloudy skies will prevail over the southern and central districts on October 16 and 17, while dry conditions are expected across most regions. From October 18 to 19, the sky is likely to remain partly cloudy with continued dry weather across the state.
The IMD has indicated that the upper air cyclonic circulation, which was earlier positioned over Gangetic West Bengal and Jharkhand, has now shifted northward and lies over south Bihar and its neighbourhood between 3.1 and 5.8 Km above mean sea level. The system is weak and unlikely to bring any significant changes in Jharkhand’s weather pattern.
During the past 24 hours, dry weather prevailed across the state. The highest maximum temperature of 34.3°C was recorded at Godda, while the lowest minimum temperature of 16.5°C was reported from Latehar, indicating a gradual drop in night temperatures as winter slowly approaches.
Meteorologists said that the prevailing northeasterly wind flow and clear skies are aiding radiational cooling during nighttime, resulting in pleasant mornings and mild evenings.
Daytime temperatures, however, continue to hover around the mid-30s in several districts including Deoghar, Dumka, Daltonganj, and Jamshedpur.
Weather experts noted that such conditions are typical for mid-October as the southwest monsoon begins to withdraw from eastern India.
The absence of moisture-laden winds and the stable upper-air circulation are contributing to the dry spell across Jharkhand.
The IMD has not issued any rainfall warning for the next five days.
Residents can expect clear skies, bright sunshine during the day, and cooler mornings, marking the gradual transition from post-monsoon conditions toward early winter.
