Patna: As November begins, winter has started to make an early appearance in Bihar, bringing misty mornings, cool nights, and a noticeable dip in temperature. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the chill will intensify over the coming days, with temperatures expected to fall by another 2–3°C across the state.
Humidity levels remained high — 87% in the morning and 78% in the evening — while westerly winds from the northwest have carried a cold wave from the snow-clad Himalayas down to the plains. Meteorologists say that this weather pattern has already pulled the minimum temperature below 16°C in several districts, including Patna, Gaya, Darbhanga, Bhagalpur, and Siwan.
In Patna and neighbouring districts, cold winds intensified since Friday, making evenings and early mornings noticeably brisk. Fog has started to settle in by 6 a.m., with visibility dropping sharply — to 800 meters in Purnia, according to IMD reports. Drivers have been advised to proceed cautiously during early hours as the dense mist lingers for longer durations.
“Winter is arriving early in Bihar this time. December-like cold will be felt in November itself,” said Ashish Kumar, Director of the Meteorological Centre, Patna. He attributed the dip to continuous snowfall in the Himalayan region, which has triggered cold air currents sweeping across northern India.
Kumar added that the minimum temperature may touch 12–13°C by mid-November. The department has urged residents — especially children and the elderly — to step out with warm clothes, mufflers, and masks in the morning and evening.
The IMD has forecast clear skies and dry weather for the next few days, but fog and cold winds are expected to persist, particularly in Kishanganj, Araria, Bhagalpur, Buxar, and Rohtas.
In the past 24 hours, the lowest temperatures recorded were: Aurangabad (13.9°C), Pusa (13.8°C), Rohtas (13.9°C), Vaishali (15.5°C), and Munger (16.6°C).
While rain is unlikely, the crisp mornings and subdued sunlight suggest that winter has arrived early in the state, turning Bihar’s air pleasantly cool yet unmistakably wintry.
