Bihar Weather Alert: Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Expected in Southern Districts The Meteorological Department has issued immediate forecasts warning of thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, lightning, and hail in several districts of southern Bihar, including Patna and Gaya, with alerts ranging from red to orange. These warnings are in place until late Saturday evening. The department has activated red and orange alerts for specific districts. Red alerts have been issued for Gaya, Aurangabad, Kaimur, Nawada, and Rohtas, while orange alerts cover Patna, Arwal, Nalanda, Jamui, Banka, Munger, Begusarai, Lakhisarai, Shekhpura, Jahannabad, Bhojpur, and Bhagalpur districts. The affected areas include parts of Patna district such as Ghoswari, Pandarakh, Bakhariyapur, Bhojpur, Belchi, Mokama, and Paliganj. In Gaya district, Kunch, Tikari, and Belaganj are under alert. Aurangabad district’s Sardar, Obara, Goh, Daudnagar, Rafi Ganj, and Haspur areas are also at risk. Bhojpur district’s Agiyani, Gadhani, Charpokhari, Jagdishpur, Tarari, Piro, Biharya, and Sahar blocks are included. Rohtas district’s Karakat, Dauth, Nasari Ganj, Bikram Ganj, and Surypura blocks are under watch. The weather forecast indicates that heavy rainfall will occur alongside thunderstorms and lightning, with wind speeds reaching up to 60 kilometers per hour. Authorities have urged residents to take shelter in sturdy buildings, avoid tall trees and electrical poles, and stay indoors. Farmers are advised not to enter fields during the storm. The situation follows a deadly incident on Friday, where heavy rains in Patna, Vaishali, and other districts caused nine fatalities and disrupted daily life due to fallen trees.#meteorological_department #patna #gaya #kaimur #aurangabad
Bihar Weather Update: Thunderstorm, Lightning and Strong Winds Likely from March 14 The weather department has issued forecasts indicating that most parts of Bihar will remain dry with partly cloudy skies, while temperatures are expected to stay largely unchanged in the coming days. However, some areas of the state may experience light drizzle accompanied by thunder and lightning over the next two days. A western disturbance is anticipated to affect the northwestern regions of Bihar on March 14, leading to cloudy conditions that are likely to persist from March 14 to March 17. Authorities have also warned of thunderstorms and lightning, along with light rainfall, in certain parts of the state during this period. Strong winds blowing at speeds of 30–40 km per hour are expected to accompany these weather changes. In Patna, the maximum temperature recorded was 32.0 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature stood at 24.5 degrees Celsius. Kaimur emerged as the hottest location in the state, with a maximum temperature of 34.9 degrees Celsius. Notably, Patna recorded its highest minimum temperature in the past 15 years, and a rise in maximum temperatures was observed in 21 cities across the state. On Wednesday, Patna and nearby areas experienced normal weather conditions with partly cloudy skies. The temperature data for major cities in Bihar shows the following: Bhagalpur recorded a maximum of 32.0 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 22.8 degrees Celsius, while Muzaffarpur had a maximum of 31.0 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 22.6 degrees Celsius. These readings highlight the varying climatic conditions across different regions of the state. The weather department’s predictions emphasize the need for vigilance, particularly in areas where thunderstorms and strong winds are expected.#patna #bihar_weather_update #weather_department #kaimur #muzaffarpur
