Patna: Bihar is set to face challenging weather conditions over the next 72 hours, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of severe heatwave conditions in southern districts and thunderstorms accompanied by lightning in parts of North Bihar.
According to the Meteorological Centre, temperatures across the state are expected to rise by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius over the next three days. Districts including Buxar, Bhojpur, Rohtas, Kaimur, Aurangabad, and Arwal are likely to experience severe heatwave conditions. The heatwave is expected to expand to Patna, Gaya, Nalanda, Jehanabad, Nawada, Lakhisarai, and Begusarai on June 7 and 8, with daytime temperatures ranging between 40°C and 42°C.
Meanwhile, residents of North Bihar have been advised to remain alert as strong dust storms and lightning are forecast between June 7 and June 10. Districts likely to be affected include West Champaran, East Champaran, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Madhubani, Supaul, Araria, Kishanganj, Purnia, and Katihar. Wind speeds during these weather events could reach 40 to 50 kmph.
The IMD has also issued a yellow alert for rainfall in 12 districts of Bihar on Friday. These areas may witness rain accompanied by gusty winds of up to 50 kmph and lightning strikes.
Patna to Continue Experiencing Hot and Humid Conditions
The weather in Patna is expected to remain largely dry on Friday. Bright sunshine is likely during the day, with the maximum temperature expected to hover between 39°C and 41°C. Residents may experience uncomfortable and humid conditions, although partial cloud cover is expected during the evening hours.
Monsoon Likely to Reach Bihar Between June 15 and 20
The southwest monsoon made its onset over Kerala on Thursday. Typically, the monsoon reaches Bihar around 10 to 15 days after arriving in Kerala. Based on its current progress, meteorologists expect the monsoon to enter Bihar between June 15 and June 20.
Monsoon Advancing Across India
According to the IMD, the southwest monsoon is likely to advance further over Goa, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu during the next two to three days. It is also expected to progress into additional parts of the Bay of Bengal and the northeastern states.
Heavy rainfall is forecast at isolated locations in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka over the next seven days. This year, the monsoon arrived in Kerala about three days later than its normal onset date of June 1. Under normal conditions, the monsoon takes nearly one and a half months to cover the entire country before beginning its withdrawal in mid-September.
