Ranchi, Apr 26 (PTI) Jharkhand, which has been reeling under intense heat, is likely to get some respite as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted rainfall from Monday.
Daltonganj recorded the highest maximum temperature in the state on Saturday at 44.6 degrees Celsius, while Saraikela simmered at 42.6 degrees Celsius.
Jharkhand’s capital Ranchi, once considered the summer capital of undivided Bihar, registered 40.8 degrees Celsius, 3.8 notches above the normal.
“Change in weather is likely from Sunday, with a forecast of cloudy weather and rain in parts of the state. Relief is expected in major parts of the state from Monday,” Ranchi Meteorological Centre Deputy Director Abhishek Anand told PTI.
He said the inclement weather is likely to be caused by an upper air cyclonic circulation over east Bihar and the neighbourhood.
An orange alert (be prepared) of lightning, hailstorm and gusty winds have been issued for the northeast and central parts of Jharkhand from April 26 to 28, he added.
“Due to a change in weather, the maximum temperature may drop by up to 4 degrees Celsius over the subsequent three days from Monday,” he added.
The weather department has advised people to stay hydrated, wear light-coloured, loose-fitting cotton clothes, and cover their heads with a cloth, hat, or umbrella when outdoors. PTI SAN ACD
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