New Delhi: According to the Meteorological Department, light to moderate rainfall on Saturday brought relief from the heatwave in most parts of Jharkhand.
The Rajmahal in Sahibganj district recorded the highest rainfall with 15.4 mm. The showers helped decrease the maximum temperatures from 41 degrees Celsius to 35.2 degree Celsius in the state capital, Ranchi.
Weather Scientist of Jharkhand SC Mandal said, “Pre-monsoon activities started in Jharkhand. People might expect some relief from the heatwave. The maximum temperature has dropped in parts of the state on Saturday because of rainfall.”
However, heatwave conditions prevailed in the West Singhbhum, Koderma, Giridih, Garhwa, Palamu, Latehar, and Chatra districts of Jharkhand.
“Pre-monsoon activities are expected to continue till May 5, and bring down maximum temperature by three-four degrees Celsius over the next three days,” he added.
Meanwhile, Daltonganj recorded the highest maximum temperature of 45.8 degrees Celsius, with Jamshedpur at 44.1, Chaibasa at 43 degrees Celsius, Deoghar 42.4, Giridih 42.2 and Bokaro 41.1 degrees Celsius, a weather bulletin read.
(Avya Mathur)