Patna: Bihar’s weather pattern has shifted over the past three days, with continuous rainfall reported across several parts of the state. The Patna Meteorological Centre has issued a Yellow Alert for 19 districts for Saturday, September 26.
The affected districts are Patna, West Champaran, East Champaran, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Buxar, Bhojpur, Kaimur, Rohtas, Arwal, Aurangabad, Jehanabad, Gaya, Nalanda, Nawada, Sheikhpura, Begusarai and Lakhisarai.
Rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds is likely in these areas.
Patna To Remain Cloudy And Rainy
Patna has been receiving rain since morning, with intermittent showers expected through the day.
The city is likely to remain cloudy and may receive heavy rain, along with thundershowers and strong winds. The maximum temperature is expected to remain around 28°C, while the minimum may settle near 24°C.
Heavy Rain Recorded Across Bihar
Several parts of Bihar received heavy rainfall during the past 24 hours. Dheng Bridge in Sitamarhi recorded the highest rainfall at 144 mm.
Other significant rainfall totals included 116.2 mm at Baltara in Khagaria, 110.6 mm at Jhanjharpur in Madhubani, 98.2 mm at Bagaha in West Champaran and 97 mm in Khagaria town.
Temperatures Drop Amid Rain
Persistent rainfall has brought down maximum temperatures across several districts.
On Friday, Kaimur recorded the highest maximum temperature at 31.6°C. Patna recorded 27.3°C, Chhapra 28.8°C, Bhagalpur 29.2°C, Purnia 28.4°C, Rohtas 26.6°C, Darbhanga 28°C and Muzaffarpur 26°C.
Rain To Ease From September 27
According to meteorologists, the ongoing rainfall is being supported by prevailing weather systems and increased atmospheric moisture, resulting in cloud formation and rainfall across different parts of Bihar.
The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall for September 26. Rainfall activity is expected to ease from September 27, although light showers may continue in some areas.
Bihar Still Faces 33% Monsoon Deficit
Despite the recent spell of rain, Bihar continues to record below-normal rainfall for the monsoon season.
Against the expected rainfall of 959.4 mm during the period, the state has received 646.7 mm, leaving a deficit of 33%, or 312.7 mm.
Weather conditions are expected to gradually normalise as rainfall activity weakens over the coming days, although isolated light showers may persist.
