Bihar Braces for Heavy Rainfall as Weather Departments Issue Alerts

Patna: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Disaster Management Department have issued alerts for heavy to very heavy rainfall in several districts of Bihar over the next 36 hours. This follows the formation of a low-pressure area over Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining Jharkhand, with associated cyclonic circulation extending up to 7.6 km above sea level.

The system is expected to move west-northwestwards and intensify into a depression over Jharkhand and nearby regions within the next 24 hours.

Based on the current synoptic features, numerical models, and satellite analysis, monsoon activity is predicted to remain active across Bihar starting Friday, and continuing for the next week. Particularly, heavy to very heavy rainfall is anticipated in the southern part of the state and adjoining districts over the next two days.

With increased monsoon activity, the atmospheric moisture content and low cloud cover are likely to lead to lightning strikes in one or two places within some districts. Additionally, strong winds with speeds ranging from 30-40 km/h are expected in various parts of southern Bihar. Residents are advised to exercise caution under these conditions.

There is a risk of loss of life and property, as well as rising water levels in the rivers of South Bihar, particularly the Kosi, Mahananda, Punpun, and Son rivers. Potential impacts also include waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and power supply interruptions in low-lying areas of the state.