Monsoon Gains Momentum in Bihar; Yellow Alert Issued Across the State

Patna: The monsoon has finally picked up pace in Bihar, bringing much-needed rainfall to several districts. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for the entire state today, warning of light to moderate rainfall in various parts.

According to the Patna Meteorological Center, there is no major change expected in the weather pattern over the next five days. However, from July 8 onwards, temperatures may rise slightly, though cloudy skies are likely to persist due to increased humidity.

Rainfall in South and Central Bihar; Waterlogging in Nawada

In the last 24 hours, heavy rain was reported in districts like Hajipur, Jamui, and Banka, with Banka receiving the highest rainfall of 41.2 mm. Nawada faced waterlogging due to the downpour, while Patna remained largely dry, experiencing sunny spells throughout the day.

Weather Forecast for Patna: Humid and Cloudy

The capital city will witness humid conditions over the next few days, with the maximum temperature ranging between 34°C and 35°C, and the minimum hovering around 26°C to 27°C. The sky will remain partly cloudy, and there is a chance of light rain or drizzle in the afternoons.

Chhapra Hottest, Banka Coolest

During the last 24 hours, Chhapra recorded the highest temperature in the state at 30.9°C, while Banka was the coolest district with a maximum of 32.0°C.

Cyclonic Systems Trigger Rain in Bihar

The weather activity across the state is being influenced by multiple cyclonic circulations:

• A monsoon trough is currently extending from Bikaner to the north-east Bay of Bengal, passing through Daltonganj and Digha, helping maintain moisture inflow into Bihar.
• Another cyclonic circulation is active between 1.5 to 5.8 km altitude over North Odisha and coastal West Bengal, with its effect more prominent in southern districts like Jamui, Banka, and Gaya, where cloud formation and rainfall are likely to continue.
• Additional circulations over central Assam (up to 0.9 km) and northeastern Madhya Pradesh (up to 1.5 km) are supporting rainfall in eastern Bihar (Saharsa, Supaul, Madhepura, Kishanganj) and western Bihar (Bhojpur, Buxar, Ara).