Clear weather in Jharkhand, increased humidity and heat, yellow alert of thunder and lightning till July 30

Ranchi. The weather has remained clear in many districts of the state including Jharkhand's capital Ranchi since Saturday. Due to the disappearance of clouds and strong sunlight, a significant increase in temperature as well as humidity has been recorded. On Sunday, the humidity in Ranchi was recorded at 93 percent during the last 24 hours, due to which people had to face sticky heat throughout the day. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert predicting thunder, lightning and light to moderate rain in various parts of the state till July 30.

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According to the Meteorological Department, monsoon activities will not end completely for the next four days. There may be light to moderate rain with thunder at isolated places in different districts of the state. During this period, there is also a possibility of lightning at some places. The department has appealed to people not to stay in open fields during bad weather, not to take shelter under trees and electric poles and to stay at safe places. Farmers and people working in open areas have been advised to take special caution.

The highest rainfall of 23 mm in the state during the last 24 hours was recorded in Simdega district. Daltenganj was the hottest place in terms of temperature, where the maximum temperature was recorded at 33.4 degrees Celsius. On the other hand, the minimum temperature in Latehar was recorded at 21.2 degrees Celsius, which was the lowest in the state. It is clear from this that the weather conditions remain different in different parts of the state.

On Sunday, the sky remained clear and bright sunny in Ranchi and surrounding areas since morning. Due to the absence of clouds, the effect of heat was felt throughout the day, while due to high humidity in the atmosphere, humidity increased the problems of the people. People had to face sticky heat in markets and public places during the afternoon. However, due to clear weather, daily activities remained normal.

According to the temperatures recorded in major cities of the state, the maximum temperature of Ranchi was recorded at 31 degrees Celsius and the minimum was 23.3 degrees Celsius. In Jamshedpur the maximum temperature was 31.1 degrees and minimum 25.2 degrees, in Daltenganj the maximum temperature was 33.4 degrees and minimum 25.5 degrees, in Bokaro the maximum temperature was 33.1 degrees and minimum 25.6 degrees, while in Chaibasa the maximum temperature was 30.6 degrees and minimum 24.6 degrees Celsius.

Meteorologists say that due to high amount of moisture in the atmosphere, the weather patterns may change rapidly in the coming days. Amidst the sunshine and humidity, there is a possibility of sudden cloud cover, strong wind and rain with thunder. In such a situation, people have been advised to keep a constant eye on the forecast and warnings issued by the Meteorological Department and take all necessary precautions during thunderstorms.