Icy winds, fog… Cold wave wreaks havoc in 8 districts of Jharkhand, IMD’s yellow alert

Ranchi: It is continuously becoming extremely cold in Jharkhand. Its impact is such that in the last 24 hours, Ranchi Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for 5 districts regarding cold wave at around 2.30 pm. In which the names of districts like Palamu, Latehar, Garhwa, Chatra and Lohardaga were there. The situation here was like howling at night. A similar cold wave was seen in the afternoon also. Ranchi Meteorological Department has issued an alert of severe cold in entire Jharkhand.

Yellow alert of cold wave in 8 districts

Severe cold is also being seen in Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand. Here the road becomes deserted only at 5 in the evening. Only those people are coming out who have very important work. Due to such a cold wave, even one or two sweaters seem to be falling short. Let us tell you that even today yellow alert has been issued for many districts. Which includes districts like Palamu, Garhwa, Latehar, Lohardaga, Ranchi, Khunti, Hazaribagh and Ramgarh.

Temperature and AQI of major cities

Note- (These figures are from Monday)

Of these, especially people of districts like Palamu, Garhwa, Chatra and Latehar need to be very careful. Because an alert regarding cold wave was issued in these districts even in the afternoon. Such situation will continue for the next two-three days. In such a situation, if you go out of the house even in the afternoon, then go out only with extreme caution and wear plenty of warm clothes.

La Nina’s effect is visible

At the same time, a significant effect of La Nina is being seen. However, the minimum temperature in almost all the districts remains between 7-10 degrees. Despite this, the air is so cold and snowy that it has become difficult to leave the house even in the afternoon, leave aside the evening.