Jharkhand Shrouded in Dense Fog: Visibility Drops, IMD Warns Farmers of Crop Damage
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News18•03-01-2026, 05:40
Jharkhand Shrouded in Dense Fog: Visibility Drops, IMD Warns Farmers of Crop Damage
- •Dense fog blankets Jharkhand, affecting Ranchi, Palamu, and over 10 districts with visibility reduced to 50-100 meters.
- •Ranchi's minimum temperature recorded at 8°C, while Gumla saw the lowest at 6.4°C.
- •Minimum temperatures increased by 2-3 degrees in 4 districts, but other areas remain cold (6-8°C).
- •AQI in major cities like Ranchi, Jamshedpur, and Dhanbad is high, ranging from 240 to 295.
- •IMD warns farmers about severe crop damage (mustard, potatoes, pulses) due to fog, moisture, and cold.
Why It Matters: Jharkhand faces dense fog and cold, impacting visibility, daily life, and posing a threat to crops.
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