Patna: The effects of Cyclone Arnab are expected to continue across Bihar, with the weather department issuing a red alert for Sitamarhi and Madhubani on Friday, October 30. Several other districts have been placed under orange and yellow alerts as rain, thunderstorms and strong winds are forecast in different parts of the state.
According to the district-wise forecast reported on Thursday, weather warnings are expected to remain in effect from October 29 until the morning of November 1. Rainfall has already been reported in several districts since Wednesday night, accompanied by a decline in temperatures.
Red Alert In Sitamarhi And Madhubani On October 30
The weather department has issued a red alert for Sitamarhi and Madhubani on October 30, indicating the need for heightened caution during the forecast period.
Orange alerts have been issued for West Champaran, East Champaran and Darbhanga, among other areas, according to the report. Yellow alerts cover several additional districts, including Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Muzaffarpur, Sheohar, Vaishali, Samastipur, Patna, Bhojpur and Buxar.
Kaimur, Rohtas, Arwal, Jehanabad, Nalanda, Sheikhpura, Lakhisarai, Aurangabad, Gaya and Nawada are also listed under a yellow alert for October 30.
Residents should follow the latest district-specific advisories, as rainfall intensity and local conditions may vary.
Orange Alert In Kaimur And Rohtas On October 29
For Thursday, October 29, the weather department issued orange alerts for Kaimur and Rohtas, warning of potentially adverse weather conditions.
Yellow alerts were issued for West Champaran, East Champaran, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Muzaffarpur, Sheohar, Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Darbhanga, Vaishali, Samastipur and Patna.
Bhojpur, Buxar, Arwal, Jehanabad, Nalanda, Sheikhpura, Lakhisarai, Begusarai, Nawada, Aurangabad and Gaya were also included in the yellow-alert areas.
The report indicated comparatively normal weather conditions in Supaul, Araria, Kishanganj, Purnia and Katihar on October 29.
Orange Alerts To Continue In Several Districts On October 31
The forecast also indicates that orange alerts will remain in place in some districts on Saturday, October 31.
West Champaran, Gopalganj and Siwan are among the districts listed under an orange alert. Kaimur and Rohtas have also been placed under an orange alert for that day.
Yellow alerts have been issued for East Champaran, Sheohar, Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Saran, Vaishali and Samastipur, along with several other districts in north Bihar.
Buxar, Bhojpur, Arwal, Jehanabad, Aurangabad and Gaya are also listed under a yellow alert.
Cyclone Arnab’s Effects Bring Rain And Falling Temperatures
Rainfall has been reported in different parts of Bihar since Wednesday night, with temperatures declining in several areas.
The changing weather has been attributed to the effects of Cyclone Arnab and associated meteorological systems. Rain and thunderstorms are expected to affect different districts during the warning period, although the intensity may vary by location.
The weather department’s district-wise alerts are intended to help residents and local authorities prepare for potentially adverse conditions.
