Jharkhand Shivers: Severe Cold Wave Grips State, AQI Soars in Jamshedpur, Dhanbad

• Jharkhand is experiencing a severe cold wave with icy winds, haze, and fog affecting daily life.
• Ranchi Meteorological Department issued a severe cold alert, with a Yellow Alert for 8 districts including Palamu, Hazaribagh, and Saraikela Kharsawan.
• Minimum temperatures in alerted districts could drop to 5-6 degrees Celsius.
• Air Quality Index (AQI) reached alarming levels: Jamshedpur 499, Dhanbad 603, Bokaro 400, Ranchi 353.
• Elderly are particularly distressed, facing health issues; bonfires provide relief, and some districts remain cold day and night.

Why It Matters: Jharkhand battles severe cold and high AQI, impacting health and daily life across multiple districts.