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The Print
17-05-2025
- Climate
- The Print
Thunderstorms with gusty winds predicted for Jharkhand on Sunday
'The change in weather is likely to be experienced from Saturday with the possibility of light rains and strong winds due to incursion of moisture from the Bay of Bengal,' Ranchi Meteorological Centre deputy director Abhishek Anand said on Saturday. An orange alert of thunderstorms and gusty winds with maximum speed up to 60 kmph has been issued for the southern, central and north-east parts of the state, covering around 20 districts, for May 18, it said. Ranchi, May 17 (PTI) Thunderstorms with gusty winds have been forecast for major parts of Jharkhand on Sunday with incursion of moisture from the Bay of Bengal, according to a weather bulletin. Light to moderate rainfall is also expected in many parts of the state till May 21, the weather bulletin said. The change in weather is expected to bring down the maximum temperature by four degrees Celsius during the next two days, it added. The maximum temperature was hovering above 35 degrees Celsius in Jharkhand, with Daltonganj registering the highest at 42.6 degrees Celsius on Friday. Godda, Garhwa and Saraikela sizzled at 41.7, 41.5 and 40.6 degrees Celsius, respectively. Jharkhand's capital Ranchi experienced 39.2 degrees Celsius, 2.5 notches above the normal temperature, on Friday. PTI SAN BDC This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Heat scorches Jharkhand's Santhal Pargana region
Representative image RANCHI: Heatwave-like conditions scorched Jharkhand's Santhal Pargana region, with Pakur district sizzling at 40.5 degrees Celsius, an official said on Sunday. Rain and thunderstorms were reported from the state's southern and central parts, including Ranchi, during the past 24 hours, he said. Ranchi's Mandar received 12.8mm rainfall, while the Bokaro Thermal weather station recorded 10.4 mm rainfall. Operation Sindoor Amid flare-up hours after thaw, officials say things will settle down with time Ceasefire on, but pressure stays: Key decisions by India against Pak that still stand 'Will work with India & Pakistan to seek solution on Kashmir': Trump "The north-east parts of the state, mostly districts of Santhal Pargana, might experience hot and humid weather conditions on Sunday. Southern and central parts of the state are likely to witness thunderstorms along with rain and gusty winds," Ranchi Meteorological Centre's deputy director Abhishek Anand said. Eight districts of the state -Deoghar, Jamtara, Pakur, Godda, Sahibganj, Dumka, Dhanbad and Giridih - are likely to experience a heatwave till May 16, the IMD said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Fastest Selling Plots of Mysore from 40L | 40+ Amenities PurpleBrick Learn More Undo On Saturday, Pakur district was the hottest place at 40.5 degrees Celsius, while Jamshedpur and Daltonganj were sizzling at 40.3 and 40.1 degrees Celsius, respectively. Amid the sweltering heat, around 74,500 tube wells have become defunct across the state. Finance Minister Radha Krishna Kishore said Rs 259 crore has been earmarked to repair the defunct tube wells. "The drinking water and sanitation department informed that around 74,500 tube-wells were out of order till April 1," he said in a statement. The deputy commissioners of all districts have been asked to repair the tube wells with the allocated funds at the earliest so that people do not face a water crisis, he added.
The Print
26-04-2025
- Climate
- The Print
‘Orange' alert for thunder, hailstorm, gusty winds for 13 districts in Jharkhand
'The maximum temperature is currently up to four degrees C above the normal across Jharkhand. People could expect a respite from the extreme heat from Sunday due to incursion of moisture from the Bay of Bengal, causing light to moderate rainfall,' Abhishek Anand, deputy director at Ranchi Meteorological Centre, said. The change in weather is expected to bring respite from extremely hot and humid conditions, as mercury may fall up to five degrees Celsius due to the possibility of light to moderate rainfall, he said on Saturday. Ranchi, Apr 26 (PTI) Orange alert of thunder and hailstorms coupled with gusty winds was issued for 13 districts in Jharkhand for two days from Sunday, a Meteorological department official said. He said that thunder and hailstorm activities could be seen in the northeast and central parts of Jharkhand on April 26 and 27. He also said gusty winds at a speed up to 50 kmph is also expected in the regions. The Meteorological Centre has issued an orange alert of thunder, hailstorm and gusty winds for 13 districts–Ranchi, Ramgarh, Bokaro, Dhanbad, Hazaribag, Koderma, Giridih, Deoghar, Jamtara, Dumka, Pakur, Sahibganj and Godda–for April 26 and 27. The Met department's colour-coded system utilises four distinct categories: green, yellow, orange, and red. Each represents a higher level of potential risk associated with the weather. Orange alert refers to 'be prepared'. Anand urged people to take shelter in a safe place and avoid standing under trees and near electricity poles during lightning activities. Most parts of Jharkhand are experiencing temperatures above 40 degree Celsius, with Daltonganj registering the state's highest at 43.5 degree C, followed by Jamshedpur at 42.9 degree C. Chaibasa is sizzling at 42.4 degree C, Bokaro at 42.1 degree C and capital Ranchi at 39.3 degree C. PTI SAN BDC This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Jharkhand revises school timings amid severe heatwave; classes to begin at 7 am from April 26
RANCHI: Jharkhand government on Thursday announced revised school timings because of intense heat sweeping across the state, an official said. Students from kindergarten to Class 8 will attend school from 7 am to 11:30 am, while senior students will continue classes until noon, the official added. The new timings will come into effect from April 26 till further notice. "Considering the increasing impact of heat in the state, classes from KG to class 8 in all categories of government, non-government aided, unaided (including minority) schools, and all private schools will operate from 7 am to 11.30 am and classes from standard 9 to 12 will operate from 7 am to noon until further notice," according to the order issued by the school education and literacy department. Jharkhand is reeling under extreme hot weather conditions with Daltonganj sizzling at 43 degrees Celsius. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now A 'yellow' alert of hot and humid weather conditions was issued on Thursday for 12 districts - Simdega, Saraikela-Kharswan, East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum, Bokaro, Dhanbad, Jamtara, Deoghar, Dumka, Pakur, Godda and Sahibganj districts - till April 26, a weather official said. Ranchi Meteorological Centre's Deputy Director Abhishek Anand said the maximum temperature is hovering around 40 degrees Celsius across the state. On Wednesday, Daltonganj registered the state's highest maximum temperature at 43 degrees Celsius, 2.2 notches above normal. It was followed by Jamshedpur and Chaibasa, recording 42.6 and 42.4 degrees Celsius, respectively. State capital Ranchi recorded 38.8 degrees Celsius. Anand said no major change in the maximum temperature is expected for at least three days. Thereafter, it may decline by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius, with the likelihood of rain and hailstorm from April 27, he added. For real-time updates, follow our AP SSC 10th Result 2025 Live Blog.
New Indian Express
24-04-2025
- Climate
- New Indian Express
Jharkhand school timings changed due to heat wave; Met issues alerts
RANCHI: As a heat wave grips Jharkhand, the state government has issued a notification making changes in the timetable of all categories of government, non-government aided/non-aided (including minority) and private schools. Now, the timetable for nursery to class VIII will be from 7 am to 11:30 am and for classes 9 to 12 will be from 7 am to 12 noon. 'Keeping in view the increasing impact of heat wave in the state, classes from KG to Class 8 will be conducted from 7:00 am to 11:30 am and classes from Class 9 to Class 12 will be conducted from 7:00 am to 12:00 noon in all categories of government, non-government aided / non-aided (including minority) and all private schools operating in the state, till further orders,' stated notification issued by School Education and Literacy Department. Meanwhile, a heatwave has swept parts of Jharkhand with Daltonganj sizzling at 43 degrees Celsius. A 'yellow' alert of heatwave was issued for Simdega, Saraikela-Kharswan, East and West Singhbhum districts till April 26, he said. According to Ranchi Meteorological Centre's Deputy Director Abhishek Anand, the maximum temperature is hovering around 40 degrees Celsius across the state. A heat wave alert has been issued for the southern region, he said. Anand further added that Daltonganj registered the highest temperature at a maximum of 43 degrees Celsius, which was 2.2 notches above the normal. It was followed by Jamshedpur and Chaibasa, recording 42.6 and 42.4 degrees Celsius, respectively. State capital, Ranchi, recorded 38.8 degrees Celsius. Anand informed that no major change in the maximum temperature is expected for at least three days. Thereafter, it may decline by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius, with the likelihood of rain and hailstorm from April 27, he said. Ranchi Deputy Commissioner has also issued instructions regarding the timetable of schools. In a press communique issued by the District Public Relations Office, it has been said that keeping in view the increasing effect of heat, changes in the timetable of schools have been made as per the directions issued by the School Education and Literacy Département. This order will be effective from April 26, 2025.
