Patna: Large parts of Bihar are reeling under intense heatwave conditions, with the Meteorological Department warning that high temperatures will persist across more than a dozen districts until Monday.
Daytime temperatures are expected to range between 40°C and 44°C in several districts, including Patna, Gaya, Saran, Muzaffarpur, Buxar and Aurangabad, forcing many residents indoors during peak afternoon hours.
Heatwave Conditions Persist
Officials said strong, dust-laden winds may sweep through isolated areas during the afternoon and evening, adding to discomfort in already affected regions.
The ongoing heatwave is expected to particularly impact southern and central parts of the state, where temperatures have remained significantly above normal.
Thunderstorm Alert In Northern Districts
At the same time, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for thunderstorms, lightning and rainfall across several districts in north and east Bihar.
Districts including Darbhanga, Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Purnia and Bhagalpur are likely to experience thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and wind speeds of up to 50 kmph.
‘Kal Baisakhi’ Conditions Developing
Meteorologists said conditions are favourable for the development of Kal Baisakhi (Nor’westers) due to moisture incursion from the Bay of Bengal.
This could trigger dust storms, gusty winds and intermittent rainfall across several parts of the state over the next four to five days.
Light rainfall has already been reported in areas such as Raxaul, while cloud cover has increased in regions like Bettiah.
In Patna, a change in weather is expected from Monday, with the possibility of light rain and strong winds bringing some relief from the heat.
Two Contrasting Weather Patterns
Officials said Bihar is likely to witness two distinct weather patterns in the coming days—continued heatwave conditions in the south and central regions, and relatively cooler, rain-affected conditions in the north and east.
Residents have been advised to take precautions against heat exposure, while also remaining alert to thunderstorms and lightning activity.
