Jharkhand Shrouded in Dense Fog: Visibility Drops, IMD Warns Farmers of Crop Damage

• Dense fog blankets Jharkhand, affecting Ranchi, Palamu, and over 10 districts with visibility reduced to 50-100 meters.
• Ranchi's minimum temperature recorded at 8°C, while Gumla saw the lowest at 6.4°C.
• Minimum temperatures increased by 2-3 degrees in 4 districts, but other areas remain cold (6-8°C).
• AQI in major cities like Ranchi, Jamshedpur, and Dhanbad is high, ranging from 240 to 295.
• IMD warns farmers about severe crop damage (mustard, potatoes, pulses) due to fog, moisture, and cold.

Why It Matters: Jharkhand faces dense fog and cold, impacting visibility, daily life, and posing a threat to crops.