Bihar Rains: Heavy Downpour Predicted, Alert Issued For 6 Districts
Bihar Rain News: The state experienced no significant change in the temperatures on Thursday. Despite rainfall in several districts, temperatures remained around 35-36 degrees Celsius.
Bihar Rain Alert: The weather in Bihar is set to undergo a significant shift starting Friday, September 13, with heavy rainfall predicted until September 16. According to the India Meteorological Department in Patna, there will be heavy showers across several districts, especially in southern Bihar, and it is expected to bring down temperatures.
A weather advisory issued on Thursday warned of heavy rainfall and lightning in the six districts of Gaya, Nawada, Jamui, Banka, Munger, and Lakhisarai. Besides these central and eastern parts of southern Bihar, surrounding districts could also see considerable rainfall.
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Humid Weather Continues
Despite the forecast for rain, most parts of Bihar are experiencing a humid weather. The state's humidity levels have averaged between 60% and 80%, contributing to the ongoing discomfort.
According to the Patna weather office, a cyclonic circulation has formed over the Bay of Bengal near Bangladesh's coast, 7.6 km above sea level. This system is slowly moving west-northwest, likely creating low-pressure conditions in the Bay of Bengal’s coastal areas. As a result, rains in Bihar are expected to intensify from this evening.
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The weather department’s report highlights heavy rainfall in several districts over the past 24 hours. Sitamarhi received 99.8 mm of rain, Saharsa 91.4 mm, Darbhanga 77.8 mm, Sheohar 70.02 mm, and East Champaran 68 mm. Moderate rainfall was recorded in West Champaran (60.2 mm), Khagaria (58.6 mm), Begusarai (46 mm), Madhubani (40.8 mm), Jamui (38.6 mm), Bhojpur (36.02 mm), Purnea (36.02 mm), Sheikhpura (30.02 mm), and Samastipur (24.4 mm). Light rain was observed in Nawada, Gopalganj, Gaya, Buxar, Kaimur, Rohtas, Aurangabad, Muzaffarpur, Banka, Siwan, and Vaishali on Thursday evening and night.
Temperatures across the state saw little change on Thursday, with Patna experiencing humid heat and recording a maximum temperature of 35.9°C-1.6°C higher than normal. The highest temperature was recorded in Madhubani at 37.8°C. Despite the rainfall in many districts, temperatures across Bihar remained steady, averaging between 35°C and 36°C.
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