Jharkhand: IMD Issues Yellow Alert for Cold Wave in 13 Districts, Fog to Decrease

• Gumla recorded the lowest minimum temperature of 1.8 degrees Celsius, making it the epicenter of cold waves in Jharkhand.
• The Ranchi Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for cold waves in 13 districts of Jharkhand.
• Districts like Hazaribagh, Gumla, Simdega, Ranchi, Garhwa, Palamu, Chatra, Ramgarh, Latehar, Lohardaga, Bokaro, Khunti, and West Singhbhum are under a fog alert.
• A change in weather is expected after January 16, with a decrease in fog and a slight weakening of the cold wave.
• Minimum temperatures in 24 districts of Jharkhand are below 9 degrees Celsius, with Gumla at 2 degrees, Khunti at 3 degrees, and Garhwa and Palamu at 4 degrees.

Why It Matters: Jharkhand faces severe cold with a yellow alert for 13 districts, but relief is expected after January 16.