Jharkhand Shivers: Ranchi Plunges to 6.3°C, Icy Winds & Low Visibility Alert

• Jharkhand's capital Ranchi and districts like Khunti, Lohardaga, Latehar face dense fog and 50-meter visibility.
• Ranchi recorded 6.3°C, with minimum temperatures hovering between 5-6°C for the past 4-5 days, making it the coldest.
• Icy winds from Western Disturbance are making conditions severe, prompting a severe cold alert from Ranchi Meteorological Department.
• A Yellow alert is issued for central and northwestern districts, advising full body and head cover even in sunlight.
• RIMS, Ranchi, reports several brain stroke cases linked to the severe icy winds, urging extreme caution.

Why It Matters: Jharkhand faces severe cold, dense fog, and icy winds; residents urged to take extreme precautions.