The glorious winter sunshine being enjoyed by Ranchiites is going to last for a few more days before another spell of winter showers hits the State. As per the Meteorological Centre, Ranchi from January 24 to January 27 the weather will continue to remain dry. From January 28 to January 30 rainfall is expected at various places across the State.

“A fresh and active western disturbance is very likely to affect the western Himalayan region from the evening of January 27 onwards for a few days,” said Deputy Director, MET Centre Ranchi, Abhishek Anand.

On January 28 pars of central and southern Jharkhand are likely to witness rainfall where as on January 29 most parts of the State will receive showers. On January 30 there is a probability of north eastern Jharkhand witnessing rainfall.

“This time again the rainfall will be because of an induced western disturbance. The western disturbance is a permanent system and is present throughput the year and its frequency generally increase in the winter months. It is normally active at 30 degrees or above latitude but it in winter season it affects 30 degree and below latitudes as well.  When this system is active, there are induced circulations which cause clouds and rain,” added the official.

The minimum temperature will continue to remain below normal till January 27. However, once the system becomes active, there will be rise in the temperature. It will again drop when the induced western disturbance system clears away from January 30 post which the mornings will be foggy and the chill factor will also increase.

“At present north westerly winds are blowing across the State which is normal for this season. When the western disturbance system is passing through, it blocks the cold winds causing an increase in the minimum temperature. Then again when the system passes, the minimum temperature drops,” said Anand. According to the weathermen, the maximum temperature in Ranchi and its surrounding areas will be between 23 to 26 degree Celsius. The minimum temperature will be between seven to 14 degree Celsius.