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News India Live, Digital Desk: The Meteorological Department has given news of great relief amid the ongoing scorching heat and heat wave in most parts of Jharkhand. Ranchi based Meteorological Center has issued forecast for 6 districts of the state. Hailstorm and strong storm orange alert Has been released. Sporadic rain in some areas of Koyalanchal and Santal in the last 24 hours has caused a slight drop in the temperature.
‘Orange alert’ in these 6 districts
According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of hailstorm, lightning and winds at a speed of 40-50 km/hour in the following districts during the next 24 to 48 hours:
Dhanbad
Bokaro
Giridih
Deoghar
Dumka
jamtara
Heat wave: 3 die due to heat wave (unconfirmed)
Before this change in weather, Jharkhand was in the grip of severe heat wave.
temperature: on sunday Palamu (Daltonganj) temperature of 44.9°C reached, which was the highest in the state.
Casualties: Three deaths due to heat were reported from Santal and Koyalanchal areas (one each from Deoghar, Dumka and Giridih). However, the administration has not yet officially confirmed them as being due to ‘Loo’.
cause of rain and hailstorm
According to meteorologists, a cyclone formed in north-eastern Jharkhand and its surrounding areas. Cyclonic Circulation Due to which moisture is coming. By its effect:
relief: Light rain and thunder were seen in Dhanbad and Bokaro on Monday morning.
Humidity: Although the temperature has dropped due to rain, the ‘humid heat’ persists due to increased moisture in the air.
Caution and Advisory
The Meteorological Department has asked farmers and the general public to take special precautions:
For farmers: Keep the harvested crops in safe places, as hailstorm can damage the crops.
General public: Do not take shelter under tall trees and electric poles during thunder or lightning. Live in safe permanent houses.
Heatstroke: To avoid heat stroke, keep drinking enough water and use ORS.