Patna: Bihar is likely to get some relief from rainfall on Sunday, November 1, as the impact of cyclonic storm Arnab continues to weaken after two days of rain across the state.
The sun appeared over Patna and several other places on Sunday morning. According to the Patna Meteorological Centre, no rainfall is expected anywhere in Bihar during the day. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed all districts in the green zone.
However, meteorologists said the residual impact of Cyclone Arnab could persist in the state until November 4. The weather department has forecast a possibility of rain in Patna on November 2, followed by partly cloudy skies on November 3 and 4. Weather conditions are expected to gradually return to normal thereafter.
Temperature likely to remain around 30–31°C
The maximum temperature across the state is expected to remain between 30°C and 31°C over the coming days, while the minimum temperature is likely to hover between 22°C and 23°C.
In Patna, the maximum temperature could reach around 31°C over the next four to five days, with the minimum expected to remain close to 22°C.
On October 31, Kaimur recorded the state’s highest maximum temperature at 32.7°C. The maximum temperature was 31.3°C in Nalanda, 30.7°C in Kishanganj and 30.5°C in Bhagalpur.
Gaya recorded a maximum temperature of 27.8°C, Darbhanga 28.4°C and Patna 27.7°C. Muzaffarpur registered a maximum of 25°C.
Heavy rainfall recorded in several districts
Despite the improving weather outlook, several districts received significant rainfall during the preceding 24 hours.
Simri in Buxar recorded the highest rainfall at 87.6mm, followed by Chakki in Buxar at 76.4mm, Raghunathpur in Siwan at 76.2mm and Kesath in Buxar at 72.4mm.
The unseasonal rainfall has damaged paddy, sugarcane, potato and vegetable crops in several areas. The disruption has also affected festive-season business, with markets witnessing a slowdown and traders reporting losses.
CM Samrat Choudhary orders crop damage assessment
Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has directed officials to conduct a survey of crop damage caused by the rainfall over the past two days.
The officials have been asked to identify affected farmers and ensure that compensation is provided promptly. The extent of the agricultural losses will be assessed as part of the exercise.
