The temperature has been hovering well over 40 degree Celsius for last few days.
The maximum temperature recorded at 45.1 degree Celsius, the highest in last three years, while the minimum temperature was registered at 23.7 degree celsius today, Met office said.
The maximum temperature was five degree above normal, it said, adding that on Friday, the temperature was at 43.6 degrees C.
The streets of the city wore deserted look during day time as people preferred to remain indoors.
East Singhbhum district administration has made adequate arrangements to supply water in tankers in areas facing acute water problem while power supply was also reported erratic in some areas.