Heatwave conditions are likely to continue in most parts of Jharkhand till June 12, the weather office said on June 8 .
A heatwave alert was also issued for State Capital Ranchi, it said.
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The city recorded a maximum temperature of 39.8°C , 4.1 notches above the normal, on June 7 , it added.
Godda District simmered at 43.4°C and Deoghar was at 43.3°C . Garhwa and Daltonganj were at 42.9°C , while Jamshedpur reeled under 41.3°C .
"Any major change in the maximum temperature is unlikely for at least the next five days. The weather will be mainly dry," said Ranchi Meteorological Centre in-charge Abhishek Anand.
Eastern and Central parts of the State might experience a heat-wave on June 8 , while it may extend to North-East and Southern Jharkhand on June 9 .
People were advised to avoid going out after 11 a.m., officials said.
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People were also asked to drink adequate water, wear light-coloured, loose, cotton clothes, and cover the head with a cloth, hat, or umbrella while coming out of the house in the daytime, they further added .
Farmers were told that the heatwave might impact summer crops, mainly vegetables and fruits. It may also impact the domestic cattle if not cared for properly, they stated .
The monsoon usually arrives in Jharkhand between June 10 and June 15. This year, it may get delayed as the Southwest Monsoon has not yet hit Kerala.
