Patna: Weather conditions across Bihar are expected to remain unstable over the next three days, with the Patna Meteorological Centre issuing a combination of orange, yellow and green alerts warning of thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds.
Orange Alert For Northern And Eastern Districts
For May 4, an orange alert has been issued for several districts, including West and East Champaran, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Muzaffarpur, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Madhubani, Darbhanga, Supaul, Araria, Kishanganj, Purnia, Katihar, Vaishali, Samastipur, Saharsa and Madhepura.
Officials warned that these regions could experience wind speeds of 50 to 60 kmph, accompanied by thunder, lightning strikes and rainfall.
Yellow Alert In Remaining Parts
A yellow alert has been issued for districts including Patna, Bhojpur, Buxar, Kaimur, Rohtas, Aurangabad, Gaya, Nawada, Nalanda, Jehanabad, Arwal, Lakhisarai, Sheikhpura, Begusarai, Khagaria, Munger, Jamui, Banka and Bhagalpur.
In these areas, wind speeds of 40 to 50 kmph are expected, along with adverse weather conditions and the possibility of light to moderate rain.
Statewide Impact On May 5
The meteorological centre said a yellow alert will cover nearly the entire state on May 5. Districts across Bihar — from West Champaran to Kishanganj, including Patna, Gaya, Bhagalpur, Munger, Siwan, Darbhanga and Purnia — are likely to witness thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds.
Conditions To Ease Gradually
By May 6, weather conditions are expected to stabilise in several districts, including Kaimur, Rohtas, Buxar, Bhojpur, Patna, Jehanabad, Arwal, Aurangabad, Gaya, Nawada, Nalanda, Sheikhpura, Lakhisarai, Jamui, Banka, Munger, Bhagalpur, Begusarai and Khagaria.
However, a yellow alert will remain in place for northern and eastern districts such as West Champaran, East Champaran, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Muzaffarpur, Vaishali, Samastipur, Darbhanga, Madhubani, Supaul, Araria, Kishanganj, Purnia, Katihar, Saharsa and Madhepura, where light rain, thunderstorms and strong winds may persist.
Officials have advised residents to remain cautious, particularly in areas prone to lightning and strong winds, as rapidly changing weather patterns continue to affect the region.
