UditVani, Jamshedpur : A relentless heatwave continues to sweep across Jharkhand, pushing temperatures to alarming levels and leaving residents struggling under oppressive conditions.
Even nights have turned unusually warm, offering little respite from the daytime heat.
Daltonganj emerged as the hottest location in past 24-hours , recording a blistering 44.8°C. Chaibasa followed at 43.4°C, while Jamshedpur sizzled at 41.5°C. Bokaro and Ranchi also remained above the 40°C mark, highlighting the widespread intensity of the heatwave.
Rainfall activity has been nearly absent, with only Bokaro receiving light showers.
Clear skies and dry weather have further intensified solar heating, worsening conditions across both urban and rural areas.
“The prevailing dry conditions and clear skies are sustaining the heatwave across the state, with temperatures consistently above normal,” an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said.
The IMD has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and strong winds (50–60 kmph) in several districts, including Ranchi, Bokaro, Gumla, Hazaribagh, Khunti, Ramgarh, East and West Singhbhum, Simdega, Saraikela-Kharsawan, Koderma, Lohardaga, Dhanbad, Giridih and Jamtara on April 28.
On April 29, similar conditions are likely across other parts of Jharkhand with wind speeds of 40–50 kmph.
By April 30, the weather may turn more intense, with the possibility of hailstorms in districts such as Chatra, Hazaribagh, Koderma, Godda, Sahibganj, Pakur, Dumka, Deoghar, Jamtara, Giridih, Dhanbad, Bokaro, Ramgarh and Ranchi.
“People should remain cautious during thunderstorm activity, particularly due to lightning and sudden high winds,” the official added.
While the incoming weather system may bring temporary relief, authorities have advised residents to stay hydrated, avoid prolonged exposure to the sun, and remain alert as Jharkhand transitions from extreme heat to potentially volatile weather conditions.
