Jharkhand Shivers: Schools Closed, Yellow Alert as Cold Wave Intensifies

• Jharkhand experiences severe cold wave; temperature drops by 6.4 degrees in 24 hours, Palamu worst hit.
• Schools (pre-nursery to 12th) closed from January 6, 2026, to January 8, 2026, due to intense cold.
• Meteorological Department issues yellow alert, predicting dense fog in 14 districts and cold wave in 8 districts.
• Westerly winds and expected 4-degree drop in minimum temperature indicate no immediate relief from cold.
• Residents advised to take precautions and avoid unnecessary outdoor activities.

Why It Matters: Jharkhand faces severe cold wave with school closures and yellow alert; residents urged to take precautions.