Ranchi, March 14 -- Owing to hot winds coming from the western direction there is a possibility of a heat wave in Jharkhand in mid-March itself. A yellow alert has been issued in this regard by the Meteorological department on Thursday.
A significant increase in the maximum temperature is likely in the Kolhan region and there is a possibility of a heat wave. At the same time, heat waves can also occur in Kolhan as well as surrounding areas including Palamu and Garhwa on March 15 and 16. The temperature here can reach 40 degrees Celsius.
According to Dr. Abhishek Anand, scientist of the Meteorological Center, the maximum temperature in all the districts of Jharkhand will increase by three to five degrees Celsius. The Meteorological Departm...