Amid the blistering conditions, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a statewide alert for thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds over the next four days.

Jamshedpur remained one of the hottest places in the state on Wednesday, with the mercury touching 43 degrees Celsius, triggering heatwave-like conditions and forcing residents to stay indoors during peak afternoon hours.

Daltonganj recorded the highest maximum temperature at around 45°C, while Chaibasa touched 43°C.

Ranchi recorded a relatively lower maximum of 39°C, with Namkum registering the state’s lowest minimum temperature at 22.2°C.
While most parts of the state remained dry, scattered rainfall was reported from a few pockets.

“The heat has become unbearable over the last few days. Even stepping out for basic errands in the afternoon feels exhausting. We are avoiding outdoor activities as much as possible,” said Ananya Sinha, a resident of Sonari.

In Bistupur, residents echoed similar concerns. “The roads are nearly empty in the afternoon, and even evenings are unusually warm. We are constantly hydrating and staying indoors whenever possible,” said Rajesh Agarwal, a local resident of Bistupur.

According to the IMD forecast, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (40–50 kmph) are likely at isolated places across most parts of Jharkhand from May 21 to May 24, excluding portions of the north-western belt.

On May 22, stronger gusts of 50–60 kmph are expected over the north-eastern and adjoining central districts, including Dhanbad and Bokaro, while isolated heatwave conditions may persist in the north-western parts of the state, excluding Latehar.

Similar weather conditions are expected to continue on May 23 and 24, with intensified wind activity forecast for Dhanbad, Bokaro, Giridih, Koderma, Hazaribagh and Ramgarh.

The Meteorological Department has advised residents to avoid exposure to direct sunlight during afternoon hours, stay hydrated, and remain indoors during thunderstorm activity to minimise health and safety risks amid the dual threat of extreme heat and unstable weather.

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