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Jharkhand Weather: Ranchi at 30°C and Palamu at 33°C, rain expected in 4 districts today
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News18•18-10-2026, 05:02
Jharkhand Weather: Ranchi at 30°C and Palamu at 33°C, rain expected in 4 districts today
- •A significant difference between day and night temperatures is being observed across Jharkhand as monsoon activity weakens.
- •The Ranchi Meteorological Department forecasts cloudy skies and light rain or thundershowers in East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum, Saraikela-Kharsawan, and Simdega today.
- •Daytime temperatures have reached 30°C in Ranchi and up to 33°C in Palamu, bringing afternoon heat while mornings remain pleasant.
- •The southwest monsoon completely withdrew from Jharkhand on October 12, recording rainfall close to the normal average of 1022.9 millimeters.
- •With mornings and late evenings turning cooler, people in places like Ranchi and Gumla are beginning to reduce the use of ACs and coolers.
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Light rain or thundershowers are likely at isolated places in East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum, Saraikela-Kharsawan, and Simdega today.
The maximum and minimum temperatures for Ranchi could reach 30°C and 19°C, while Palamu's temperature is expected to range between 33°C and 22°C.
The withdrawal of the southwest monsoon from Jharkhand was completed on October 12, recording a total seasonal rainfall of 1,005.7 millimeters.
