Fire rained from the sky in Jharkhand, Daltonganj 44 degrees, yellow heat wave alert in 8 districts:

News India Live, Digital Desk: The scorching heat has started showing its anger in Jharkhand. On Monday, mercury was recorded above 40 degrees Celsius in more than half the districts of the state. Palamu’s Daltonganj 43.9 degrees Was the hottest city in the state with temperatures. The Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heat wave in 8 districts of the state for the next 48 hours. yellow alert Has been released.

1. What was the temperature where?

The maximum temperatures recorded till noon today in major cities of the state were as follows:

Daltonganj: 43.9°C (4 degrees above normal)

Bokaro: 43.1°C

Seraikela: 41.9°C

Jamshedpur: 41.6°C

Chaibasa: 41.4°C

Deoghar: 41.1°C

Ranchi: 39.3°C (heat continues in the capital too)

2. ‘Heatwave’ warning in these districts

According to Meteorological Center Ranchi, there is a strong possibility of heat wave in the districts of north-western and southern Jharkhand for the next two days.

Affected districts: Palamu, Garhwa, Chatra, Latehar, Simdega, East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum and Seraikela-Kharsawan.

Change in school timings: In view of the scorching heat, private schools in many districts including Ranchi have changed the timetable so that children can be protected from the scorching afternoon sun.

3. Somewhere there is relief and somewhere there is disaster: chances of rain

On one hand, Palamu is scorching hot, on the other hand, the weather has taken a turn in the districts of North-Eastern Jharkhand.

Santal Pargana: Partly cloudy sky with isolated light rain over Deoghar, Dumka, Godda, Pakur, Jamtara and Sahibganj. Lightning It is likely to happen.

Reason: This change in weather is being seen due to the ‘cyclonic circulation’ formed in the eastern part of the neighboring state of Uttar Pradesh and a trough line extending from Bihar to Odisha.

4. Meteorological Department’s advice

From 12 noon to 3 pm: Do not leave the house unless it is absolutely necessary.

Hydration: Drink adequate amount of water. Drink ORS, lassi, or lemon water.

Caution: Take special care of the elderly and children. Arrange shade and water for pets also.