Patna: Bihar continued to swelter under intense heat on Monday, with Motihari in East Champaran recording 41°C for the second consecutive day — six degrees above normal — as heatwave conditions persisted in the region. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Patna, Motihari remained the only district officially under heatwave alert, while three other locations — Dehri, Gopalganj, and Gaya — also saw maximum temperatures crossing the 40°C mark.
Dehri and Gopalganj both logged 40.2°C with minimum relative humidity levels of 36% and 46% respectively, while Gaya recorded 40°C at 36% humidity, compounding the discomfort index across the state.
The IMD forecast indicates no significant change in maximum temperatures over the next four days. However, a slight respite is expected thereafter, with temperatures projected to dip by 2-3°C from May 16 onwards.
Heatwave and humid day conditions are likely to continue in the southern, north-central, and north-western districts of Bihar through May 14, the IMD warned, advising residents, particularly vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children, and those with pre-existing health conditions, to take necessary precautions against heat-related illnesses.
Despite the oppressive heat, the IMD has issued a yellow alert — the lowest level in the advisory system — suggesting that while conditions remain tolerable for the general public, they could pose health risks for sensitive groups.
