IMD Issues Yellow Alert: Jharkhand Braces for Cold Wave, Dense Fog

• IMD Ranchi issued a yellow alert for cold wave and dense fog conditions across several districts in Jharkhand.
• Cold wave alert for Latehar, Lohardaga, Gumla, Khunti, and Ranchi, expected until Tuesday morning.
• Kanke near Ranchi recorded the state's lowest temperature at 2.5 degrees Celsius.
• Dense fog and cold day conditions predicted for Garhwa, Palamu, Latehar, Chatra, Hazaribagh, Koderma, reducing visibility to 50-200 meters.
• Fog conditions, also affecting Giridih, Deoghar, Dumka, Godda, Sahibganj, Pakur, are likely to persist until December 31.

Why It Matters: Jharkhand faces severe cold wave and dense fog alerts, with temperatures dropping significantly.