UditVani, Jamshedpur : Jharkhand is in the grip of a cold wave, with temperatures plunging sharply across the state.
Six districts recorded minimum temperatures below 10°C, marking the season’s first major cold spell.
Khunti and Simdega was the coldest districts, while Chaibasa remained the warmest.
Capital Ranchi and it’s adjoining areas recorded minimum temperature of around 10 degree Celsius today.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that isolated pockets in western Jharkhand experienced cold wave conditions between November 12 and 14.
No significant synoptic system currently affects the region, indicating clear skies and dry northerly winds — key factors behind the temperature drop.
In Jamshedpur, the mercury slipped by three degrees Celsius within a day, adding to the chill.
The cold wave has led to an early onset of winter across the state, as residents brace for colder days ahead.
Weatherman ruled out possibility of rain or any other adverse weather conditions during the next 72-hours.
