Updated: Mon, 22 Dec 2025 07:51 (IST) The cold has intensified in Jharkhand and the situation has become like Kashmir. The temperature of Lohardaga was recorded at 3 degrees Celsius on Sunday. In the coming week…read more People warming themselves in the cold by fire. File photo Jagran Correspondent, Ranchi. The oppression of winter continues in Jharkhand. The forecast issued by the Meteorological Centre, Ranchi, states that the temperature in the entire state, including the capital Ranchi, may drop by two to three degrees Celsius during the next one week. By which the effect of cold will increase further and due to increased shivering, it can even be fatal. Remove advertisement Read news only Let us tell you that along with cold winds, dense fog has started to show its effect. Its effect is seen in many districts of the state. The effect of dense fog has started to be felt in half of the state, including the capital Ranchi. The west wind increases the noise in the morning and evening. The temperature of the capital Ranchi and surrounding areas also dropped. The problems of children going to school and college have also increased. Talking about the weather in the last 24 hours, the weather remained dry in the entire state. The effect of dense fog was seen in the northeastern and adjoining central parts of the state. The maximum impact of cold wave was seen in the northern parts. At the same time, the highest maximum temperature of 24 degrees Celsius was recorded in Jagannathpur, while the lowest minimum temperature of 3 degrees Celsius was recorded in Lohardaga. At the same time, the maximum temperature of the capital Ranchi was recorded at 22.2 degrees while the minimum temperature was recorded at 7.8 degrees Celsius. In the forecast issued by the Meteorological Center Ranchi, it has been said that on December 22 there will be a possibility of cold wave and dense fog in the adjoining central part of the state i.e. Ranchi, Ramgarh, Hazaribagh, Gumla, Bokaro and Khunti and North Eastern region i.e. yellow warning has been issued in these districts. Meteorologist Abhishek Anand said there is no possibility of any major change in the minimum temperature for the next three days i.e. on December 22, 23 and 24. After this, the temperature may drop by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius in the next two days, i.e. 25 and 26 December. There will be light and moderate fog in the surrounding districts including the capital Ranchi. There will be mist or fog in the morning and later the sky will be mainly clear. The meteorologist said that by December 26, the cold will further intensify in the entire state, including the capital Ranchi. He said that along with the fog, cold winds coming from the north-west direction began to show their effect. The effect of cold began to increase in the early morning and late evening. People face the double blow due to mild heat during the day and cold wave in the morning and evening. The temperature of the capital will be like this for the next 4 days. December 22: Maximum 22 degrees and minimum 10 degrees Celsius. December 23: Maximum 23 degrees and minimum 9 degrees Celsius. December 24: Maximum 23 degrees and minimum 8 degrees Celsius. December 25: Maximum 23 degrees and minimum 8 degrees Celsius. Be careful – Be careful while driving or going out by any means of transport – Use fog lights while driving – For any rescheduling of your journey. Stay in touch with airlines and railways and government transport – leave the house only when necessary, keep your face covered.