The muggy moments have returned in Jharkhand, thanks to high humidity.

Sultry weather due to a weak monsoon activity has upped the discomfort index in most places across the state.

Such weather conditions are likely to continue for another 72 hours before Jharkhand can hope for some rain relief, weathermen said on Wednesday.

The average discomfort index, measured on the basis of temperature, humidity and wind patterns, was as high as 65 degrees, 10 notches above normal, in Jharkhand on Wednesday.

Head of IMD’s Ranchi Meteorological Centre Abhishek Anand, said the weather would continue to be unpleasantly warm and humid for the next two to three days, atleast.

"No significant weather condition prevails over Jharkhand. The westerly wind is dominating in lower levels of atmosphere. Monsoon will continue to be weak over the state for the next 72 hours,"he said.

On Wednesday, the discomfort index in Jamshedpur touched 67 degrees, 12 notches above normal. In capital Ranchi, it was 63 degrees, eight notches above normal.

In places such as Daltonganj, Bokaro and Dhanbad, the discomfort index ranged between 65 and 66 degrees, higher than normal.

The head of the Met office said no warning had been issued for Jharkhand till this weekend, as they had found no significant changes in the weather condition.

The sky would be cloudy in several districts during the next 72 hours. At very few isolated places, light showers accompanied by moderate thunder and lightning were likely.

Data revealed that maximum temperature across the state witnessed an abrupt rise.

Most districts for the second consecutive day on Wednesday recorded day's reading three to four notches above normal.

Statistics revealed that so far Jharkhand had received a cumulative rainfall of 543.4mm against a normal of 771.7mm, a deficit of four per cent.