Ranchi: The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert in Jharkhand.
The impact of thunder and strong winds will be seen at some places in the north-eastern part of the state.
Wind speed can be between 30 to 40 km.
Whereas the weather is likely to remain dry in most parts of the state.
The maximum temperature of the state may be around 40 degrees Celsius.
Whereas within 24 hours the mercury of Garhwa has been recorded at 42.6 degrees Celsius.
The temperature in the state may reach 42 degrees on May 29.
According to the Meteorological Department, there may be light to moderate rain with thunder in some areas of the north-eastern part of the state.
There is no possibility of any major change in the weather in many urban areas of the state including the capital Ranchi.
Some impact may be seen in Ranchi district bordering West Bengal.
The Meteorological Department has also expressed the possibility of increase in temperature in many parts of the state.
There will be an increase in the maximum temperature in other districts except Dumka, Sahibganj, Pakur and Godda districts of Santhal Pargana division along with East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum and Seraikela-Kharsawan of Kolhan division.
The maximum temperature in many districts may cross 40 degrees Celsius.
Light to moderate rainfall has occurred in many parts of the state in the last 24 hours.
The highest rainfall in the state has been recorded at Maheshpur in Pakur at 12.4 mm.
The highest temperature in the state was recorded at 42.6 degrees Celsius in Garhwa, while the minimum temperature was 25.6 degrees Celsius in Chaibasa.