Bihar Rain Alert: IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall, Along With Thunderstorm And Lightning, In 6 Districts

Bihar Rain News: Heavy rainfall expected in Rohtas, Kaimur, Aurangabad, Gaya, Nawada, and Arwal. Patna and neighbouring districts to receive intermittent rain.

A waterlogged road in Patna after rains.

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Bihar Rain Alert, September 16: The monsoon is set to remain active in Bihar on Monday, with significant rainfall anticipated across the region. The Patna office of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rain for most districts in South Bihar. A warning has been issued for six districts in the region, alerting residents to the potential for severe weather, including heavy rainfall, lightning, and thunderstorms.

In particular, Rohtas, Kaimur, and Aurangabad are expected to experience very heavy rainfall in certain areas, while Gaya, Nawada, and Arwal are likely to see heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms. The capital city, Patna, and its neighbouring districts should also brace for intermittent rain throughout the day.

The Patna weather reports that the monsoon axis is currently extending from a deep depression over the sea, traversing from Firozpur, Patiala, Shahjahanpur, Ballia, and Gangetic West Bengal toward the southeast through the Bay of Bengal. This pattern is expected to keep the monsoon active in 19 districts of South Bihar on Monday, with light to moderate rainfall anticipated across the region.

In North Bihar, light to moderate rain is forecast for Saran, Vaishali, and Gopalganj, with other districts likely to experience light rain under cloudy conditions. A drop in temperature by two to three degrees is also expected.

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Slight Increase In Temperature Despite Rains

Over the past three days, the monsoon has been notably active in the state.

According to latest reports, Rohtas recorded the highest rainfall at 141.2 mm in the last 24 hours. Gaya and Aurangabad followed with 119 mm and 118.4 mm of rainfall, respectively.

Other areas with significant rainfall include Begusarai (110 mm), Madhepura (106 mm), Munger (105.5 mm), Khagaria (98.02 mm), Nalanda (72.6 mm), Jamui (72.6 mm), Sitamarhi (72.6 mm), Banka (70.6 mm), and Nawada (68 mm).

Despite the recent rains, there was a slight increase in temperature on Sunday. The maximum temperature in Patna rose to 32.8 degrees Celsius, up by 3.3 degrees from the previous day. Gopalganj recorded the highest temperature at 34.9 degrees Celsius. The monsoon is expected to weaken after Tuesday, September 17.