Patna: Large parts of Bihar are expected to witness adverse weather conditions on Wednesday, with authorities issuing warnings for thunderstorms, lightning, rain and hailstorms across the state.
According to the Meteorological Centre in Patna, North Bihar is likely to bear the brunt of the impact. An orange alert has been issued for 12 districts, including Muzaffarpur, Motihari, Darbhanga and Purnia, while a yellow alert remains in place for the rest of the state, including Patna, Bhagalpur and Gaya.
Strong winds, hailstorms and lightning risk
Officials said wind speeds could reach 50 to 60 km/h, accompanied by lightning strikes and spells of rain. Isolated heavy rainfall is also expected in the Kosi and Seemanchal regions.
Districts under orange alert include East Champaran, West Champaran, Shivhar, Sitamarhi, Muzaffarpur, Samastipur, Darbhanga, Madhubani, Supaul, Araria, Purnia and Kishanganj, where hailstorms along with thunderstorms are likely.
Residents have been advised to remain cautious, while farmers have been urged to avoid working in open fields during lightning activity.
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Conditions to persist through the week
The meteorological department said the current spell of unstable weather is expected to continue across Bihar until Saturday, potentially disrupting daily life in several districts.
Recent rainfall has already been recorded in parts of the state, including West Champaran, Madhubani, Aurangabad and Jamui over the past 24 hours.
Changing weather patterns
Meteorologists attribute the changing conditions to cyclonic circulations over eastern and north-western Uttar Pradesh, along with an approaching western disturbance expected to become active from April 11.
While night-time temperatures are expected to remain stable over the next few days, daytime temperatures may rise by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius before dropping again by up to 4 degrees.
Erratic weather continues
Bihar has witnessed highly variable weather over the past month, shifting rapidly between heatwaves, rainfall and hailstorms. In late March, storms and lightning caused damage and casualties in several areas, while early April saw temperatures in parts of South Bihar cross 40°C before easing again.
Officials said the current spell reflects a continuing pattern of fluctuating weather, urging residents to stay alert as conditions evolve.
