Jharkhand Battles Intense Heatwave as Temperatures Soar Past 40°C:

According to officials, temperatures surged beyond 40 °C in seven districts of Jharkhand which has now been placed under a heatwave warning. On Saturday, Chaibasa in West Singhbhum soared to the highest temperature of 41 °C which was 7.6 °C above normal.

While Ladltonganj and Bokaro recorded a high of 40.7 °C and 40.1 °C respectively, Jamshedpur in East Singhbhum exceeded the normal temperature by 6.4 °C reaching 40 °C. Garhwa, Godda, and Pakur also surpassed the 40 °C mark. Ranchi, the bustling Capital of Jharkhand was only a few degrees behind, recording 37 °C, which exceeded the set temperatures by 6.1 °C.

The India Meteorological Department has set the bar with their yellow alert for Seraikela-Kharswan, East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum, Dhanbad and Bokaro on March 16. Luckily for many, these extreme temperatures may change for the better. From March 19, a shift in the weather is predicted,” reassured Abhishek Anand, Ranchi Meteorological Centre’s Deputy Director.

“With influence from a western disturbance along with moisture from the Bay of Bengal, March 19 and March 20 can expect slight showers, with March 21 and March 22 securing better chances with moderate rains,” he added.

The general public is encouraged to refrain from going outside for exercises or leisure from 12 p.m to 3 p.m. during these extreme weather conditions.

36.2°C Marks Delhi’s Hottest Day of the Year

Delhi has also experienced unseasonably warm weather with the maximum temperature reaching 33°C on Saturday, which is 4.1 degrees above seasonal averages. According to the IMD, the minimum temperature reached 18.7°C and humidity levels varied between 62% and 50%.

With the mercury hitting 36.2°C on Friday, 7.3 degrees above normal, the national capital recorded its hottest day of the year.

The IMD predicted generally cloudy skies on Sunday that might bring some light rain or drizzle, which many would welcome especially after the warm temperatures.