Heatwave Alert: Jharkhand Braces for Rising Mercury

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'Yellow' alert for a heatwave across parts of Jharkhand starting May 10. An increase of up to five degrees Celsius is expected in the coming days. Eight districts, primarily in the Santhal Pargana region, are under watch for escalating temperatures.

Devdiscourse News Desk | Ranchi | Updated: 08-05-2025 16:01 IST | Created: 08-05-2025 16:01 IST

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'Yellow' alert in anticipation of a heatwave across several districts in Jharkhand, an official confirmed on Thursday.

The temperature is predicted to rise by as much as five degrees Celsius over the next five days, particularly affecting districts in the Santhal Pargana region, including Deoghar, Jamtara, Dumka, Pakur, Godda, and Sahibganj starting May 10. According to Abhishek Anand, deputy director at Ranchi Meteorological Centre, Giridih and Dhanbad counties may also experience the heatwave from May 11 to May 14.

The weather conditions are expected to worsen due to persistent dry weather and westerly winds, leading to soaring temperatures, which currently range between 36 and 39 degrees Celsius across the state.

(With inputs from agencies.)