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IMD forecasts dry weather in Jharkhand during Holi

Nor'westers, rain not ruled out on Thursday, April 1

Women cover their faces at Sakchi in Jamshedpur on Sunday. Picture by Bhola Prasad

Pinaki Majumdar
Published 28.03.21, 04:50 PM

IMD's Ranchi Met Centre predicts dry weather conditions to revail acros the state on Holi on Monday, adding that similar condistions are expected to last in all 24 districts for the next two days.

Met statistics revealed that dry weather prevailed over Jharkhand during the last 24 hours. The highest maximum temperature of 38.1°C was recorded at Pakur while the lowest minimum temperature of 17.6°C was recorded at Bokaro.

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" We find no significant weather system which will impact Jharkhand's weather during the next three days at least. Maximum temperatured will witness a rising trend in the next few days," said Abhishek Anand, deputy director of Ranchi Met Centre.

Statistics revealed that most districts across Jharkhand on Sunday recorded maximum temperatures two to three notches above normal.

Sunday's chart analysis and satellite images suggested a cyclonic circulation over western Rajasthan which was unlikely to have any impact on Jharkhand's weather.

Weathermen at IMD's Patna Met Centre also predicted dry and clear weather over Jharkhand during Holi.

The predictions suggested dry weather till the end of March.

The Patna Met Centre hinted rain and thundershowers over Jharkhand from around April 1. The Met office did not rule out the possibility of a Nor'wester in Jharkhand on April 1.

Holi India Meteorological Department (IMD) Ranchi Met Centre
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