Severe Cold Grips Jharkhand as New Year Begins

Brief By Newsbrief / 11:54 AM on 01 Jan 2026

The New Year has begun with severe cold conditions across Jharkhand. Frost has formed in fields, raising concerns of crop damage. Ranchi is also experiencing a cold wave, though sunshine is expected during the day. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for dense fog and cold wave in several districts. Temperature fluctuations are likely in coming days. Jagannathpur recorded the highest maximum temperature at 28.1°C