Heatwave sweeps parts of Jharkhand

Ranchi: Heatwave swept parts of Jharkhand with Daltonganj sizzling at 43 degrees Celsius, an official said on Thursday.

A 'yellow' alert of heatwave was issued for Simdega, Saraikela-Kharswan, East and West



Singhbhum districts till April 26, he said.

Ranchi Meteorological Centre's Deputy Director Abhishek Anand said the maximum temperature is hovering around 40 degrees Celsius across the state.