Patna: Bihar is once again witnessing rising temperatures and heatwave-like conditions after recent storms and rainfall temporarily brought relief from the heat.
On Tuesday, severe heat conditions were reported across several districts in South Bihar, with temperatures climbing sharply and affecting daily life.
Kaimur Records State’s Highest Temperature
According to the Meteorological Centre in Patna, the highest temperature in the state on May 19 was recorded in Kaimur at 42.7°C.
Other high temperatures included:
- Dehri in Rohtas district: 41.4°C
- Chapra in Saran district: 40.6°C
Officials said heatwave-like conditions prevailed in Kaimur and Rohtas during afternoon hours, while temperatures in most other districts remained below 40°C.
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Schools Closed In Chapra Amid Heatwave Concerns
In response to the rising temperatures, Vaibhav Srivastava ordered the closure of all government and private schools up to Class 8 in Saran district until May 23.
The order also applies to:
- Anganwadi centres
- pre-primary institutions
Meanwhile, classes for students above Class 8 will operate only until 11am.
The District Magistrate said the decision had been taken because of concerns that severe afternoon heat could adversely affect children’s health.
Meteorological Department Predicts Slight Relief
The India Meteorological Department forecast that daytime temperatures in several parts of Bihar could decline by 2°C to 3°C within the next 24 hours.
However, officials warned that severe heat conditions may continue in parts of:
- South Bihar
- West Bihar
The weather department said there was unlikely to be any major fluctuation in maximum temperatures over the next three days.
A gradual decline in daytime temperatures is expected thereafter, potentially offering some relief from the heat.
Night-time temperatures, however, are not expected to witness any significant change over the next five days, according to the forecast.
