Chill in Jharkhand: Temperatures Below 10°C with Rising Hope

Most of Jharkhand shivered under temperatures below 10°C, with Kanke being the coldest at 2.5°C. Relief is expected as temperatures may rise by 3-5°C due to an approaching weather system. Light showers are predicted for December 20-21, under the influence of systems from the Bay of Bengal and a western disturbance.

In Jharkhand, a cold snap gripped most regions on Tuesday as minimum temperatures plummeted below 10 degrees Celsius.

The coldest spot, Kanke, registered a bone-chilling 2.5 degrees Celsius, while other areas like Gumla, Garhwa, and Ranchi hovered around 4.9 to 9 degrees Celsius, according to the Meteorological Office.

However, residents can anticipate some respite starting Wednesday due to a weather system that could raise temperatures by 3-5 degrees Celsius. Light showers are also expected on December 20 and 21, as disturbances from the Bay of Bengal and western regions converge.

(With inputs from agencies.)