Jharkhand Shivers: Cold Wave & Dense Fog Alert for 10 Districts; Latehar at 7.7°C

• Jharkhand is gripped by a severe cold wave and dense fog due to a Western Disturbance and westerly winds, expected to persist for 3-4 days.
• Ranchi Meteorological Department issued an alert for dense fog in 10 districts: Garhwa, Palamu, Hazaribagh, Chatra, Latehar, Giridih, Ranchi, Khunti, and Deoghar.
• Latehar recorded a minimum temperature of 7.7°C, Khunti 7.5°C, Lohardaga 8.4°C, Ranchi 9°C, and Daltonganj 8.1°C.
• Other districts are also likely to experience increased chill and cold winds, worsening the situation.
• Free night shelters are available in Ranchi at Khadgarha, Dhurwa, ITI, and Doranda bus stands, offering blankets, mosquito nets, and bonfires.

Why It Matters: Jharkhand faces a severe cold wave and dense fog for days; night shelters available for public safety.