Jharkhand Freezes: McCluskieganj Hits 0°C, Dense Fog Disrupts Flights, Yellow Alert Issued

• McCluskieganj, Ranchi, records 0°C, while other districts see minimums of 7-8°C, indicating severe cold.
• IMD issues a Yellow Alert for dense fog and icy winds in 8 districts including Deoghar, Chatra, and Palamu.
• Visibility drops to 50 meters in affected areas, delaying sunlight until late morning.
• Birsa Munda Airport (Ranchi) faces flight disruptions; one Ranchi-Kolkata flight cancelled, others delayed.
• Meteorologists advise extreme caution for early morning commuters due to low visibility and accident risk.

Why It Matters: Jharkhand is gripped by a severe cold wave and dense fog, causing travel chaos and health warnings.