Patna: Residents of Bihar endured another punishing day of heat on Wednesday, as the mercury climbed above 40C in over a dozen locations, with the state capital, Patna, recording a scorching 40.9C.
Dehri in Rohtas district was the hottest place in the state, where the maximum temperature reached a blistering 43.2C, while Gaya boiled at 42.6C. According to the Patna Meteorological Centre, the searing heat is expected to persist for at least three more days, with maximum temperatures likely to hover between 38C and 42C.
A yellow alert has been issued for parts of north-west and southern Bihar, warning of hot and humid conditions until the weekend. However, meteorologists are predicting a possible slight reprieve, as temperatures may dip by two to three degrees early next week.
In a contrasting development, the Met office has also warned of thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds in parts of north Bihar over the next three days, highlighting the weather extremes the state is currently facing.
