Patna: Bihar is likely to experience unsettled weather during the Raksha Bandhan festival on August 28, with rain, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds forecast across several districts.
An Orange Alert has been issued for 21 districts, while a Yellow Alert is in place for another 16 districts. People planning to travel or step out to celebrate Raksha Bandhan have been advised to keep the weather conditions in mind.
Orange Alert in 21 districts
On August 28, the Orange Alert covers West Champaran, East Champaran, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Muzaffarpur, Vaishali, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Madhubani, Darbhanga, Samastipur, Patna, Begusarai, Arwal, Jehanabad, Nalanda, Sheikhpura, Lakhisarai, Nawada and Gaya.
These districts are likely to experience rain and thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds of 30–40 kmph and lightning.
Yellow Alert across 16 districts
A Yellow Alert has been issued for Buxar, Bhojpur, Rohtas, Kaimur, Aurangabad, Jamui, Munger, Khagaria, Saharsa, Madhepura, Supaul, Araria, Kishanganj, Purnia, Katihar and Bhagalpur.
Rain, thunderstorms and strong winds may affect these areas as well.
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Similar conditions likely on August 29
The weather is expected to remain unsettled in several parts of Bihar on August 29, the day after Raksha Bandhan.
An Orange Alert will remain in effect for West Champaran, East Champaran, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Muzaffarpur, Vaishali, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Madhubani, Darbhanga, Samastipur, Patna, Begusarai, Arwal, Jehanabad, Nalanda, Sheikhpura, Lakhisarai, Nawada and Gaya.
Rain accompanied by strong winds and lightning is likely in these districts.
The Yellow Alert on August 29 covers Buxar, Bhojpur, Rohtas, Kaimur, Aurangabad, Jamui, Munger, Khagaria, Bhagalpur, Banka, Saharsa, Madhepura, Supaul, Araria, Kishanganj, Purnia and Katihar.
Weather likely to improve on August 30
Weather conditions are expected to improve across most parts of Bihar on August 30.
No weather warning has been issued for West Champaran, East Champaran, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Muzaffarpur, Vaishali, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Madhubani, Darbhanga, Samastipur, Patna, Begusarai, Arwal, Jehanabad, Nalanda, Sheikhpura, Nawada and Gaya.
However, a Yellow Alert remains in place for Buxar, Bhojpur, Rohtas, Kaimur, Aurangabad, Khagaria, Munger, Lakhisarai, Jamui, Banka, Bhagalpur, Purnia and Katihar, where rain and thunderstorms may occur.
With rain and lightning forecast during the festival, people are advised to remain cautious, particularly during thunderstorms and strong winds.
