12 April,2026 06:53 PM IST | Ranchi | mid-day online correspondent
Partly cloudy skies are likely in some parts of the state next week, but rainfall is unlikely. Representational Pic
After more than a week of rain and thunderstorms, Jharkhand is likely to witness a rise in temperatures, with the mercury expected to climb by up to 6 degrees Celsius next week, an official from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday.
The weather is expected to remain dry at least until April 17, leading to a steady rise in maximum temperatures across the state.
At present, maximum temperatures are hovering between 31 degrees Celsius and just over 37 degrees Celsius, with Saraikela recording the highest temperature at 37.3 degrees Celsius on Saturday.
"The maximum temperature is likely to rise by up to 6 degrees Celsius over the next five days. The weather is expected to remain dry," Ranchi Meteorological Centre Deputy Director Abhishek Anand said, PTI reported.
Partly cloudy skies are likely in some parts of the state next week, but rainfall is unlikely, he added.
According to the weather bulletin, Daltonganj recorded a maximum temperature of 37 degrees Celsius on Saturday, followed by Jamshedpur at 36.3 degrees Celsius and Bokaro at 36.1 degrees Celsius.
The state capital, Ranchi, recorded a maximum temperature of 32 degrees Celsius, which is likely to rise to around 36 degrees Celsius by April 15, the bulletin stated.
Several parts of Maharashtra continue to reel under rising temperatures, with multiple districts recording above-normal heat levels, according to the Meteorological Department's latest weather report issued at 8.30 am.
Jalgaon and Malegaon emerged among the hottest locations in the state, both recording maximum temperatures of 41 degrees Celsius on Sunday. Solapur closely followed at 41.4 degrees Celsius, while Sangli (40.3 degrees Celsius), and Jeur (40 degrees Celsius) also experienced intense heat conditions.
In the Marathwada region, Aurangabad and Parbhani recorded highs of 39.4 degrees Celsius, while Osmanabad touched 39.6 degrees Celsius, indicating persistently warm conditions across the belt.
Mumbai remained relatively cooler compared to the interior districts but continued to witness warm and humid weather. Colaba recorded a maximum temperature of 34 degrees Celsius, while Santacruz reported 34.6 degrees Celsius. Minimum temperatures stood at 27.4 degrees Celsius and 23.4 degrees Celsius, respectively, both slightly above normal, reflecting uncomfortable humidity levels in the city.
In coastal areas, Dahanu recorded a high of 35 degrees Celsius, while Ratnagiri saw a maximum of 33 degrees Celsius. Harnai reported relatively high humidity levels, with morning relative humidity at 75 per cent and rising further in the evening.
Meanwhile, hill station Mahabaleshwar recorded a comparatively lower maximum temperature of 33.7 degrees Celsius, offering mild relief from the heat, while Pune division areas like Nashik reported temperatures nearing 39 degrees Celsius.
Minimum temperatures across the state showed mixed trends, with some regions like Jalgaon (20 degrees Celsius) and Malegaon (19 degrees Celsius) recording below-normal night temperatures, while cities like Mumbai and Sholapur experienced warmer nights.
The IMD data also indicated varying humidity levels across Maharashtra, with coastal regions witnessing higher moisture content, while interior districts recorded relatively drier conditions.
With temperatures remaining above normal in several districts, residents are likely to continue experiencing hot weather conditions, especially during the afternoon hours.
(With PTI inputs)
