Patna: The impact of cyclonic storm Arnab in Bihar has subsided, with normal weather conditions expected across the state from Monday, November 2.
According to the Meteorological Centre, all districts have been placed in the green zone, indicating that no rainfall or adverse weather alerts are currently in force.
With the skies gradually clearing, however, the chill during the morning and evening hours is expected to intensify. The Meteorological Department has forecast a fall of around 2°C in minimum temperatures over the coming days.
While days are likely to remain sunny, nights and early mornings will gradually become cooler.
Patna likely to witness partly cloudy skies
In Patna, the sky may remain partly cloudy on Monday, with sunshine expected during the day. The maximum temperature is likely to be around 28°C, while the minimum may settle near 22°C.
Morning and evening hours are expected to remain relatively cool, although the afternoon may feel mildly warm and humid.
November forecast points to cooler mornings and nights
The Meteorological Department’s monthly forecast for November indicates that temperatures will gradually decline across Bihar, although severe cold is not expected at the beginning of the month.
A noticeable difference between daytime and nighttime temperatures is likely. Minimum temperatures in most parts of the state may remain below normal, bringing a nip in the air during early mornings and late nights. Maximum temperatures, meanwhile, are expected to remain above normal.
Typically, Bihar records average maximum temperatures of 30–32°C and minimum temperatures of 20–22°C during November.
Rainfall outlook for November
The monthly forecast also indicates that some areas in north-western and north-central Bihar may receive normal rainfall, while other parts of the state are likely to experience above-normal rainfall.
Bihar receives an average of around 4.8mm of rainfall in November. Light rain is possible this year as well, although no specific district-level warnings have been issued so far.
Kaimur records highest temperature at 34.3°C
On Sunday, temperatures varied across districts, with Kaimur recording the highest maximum temperature at 34.3°C.
Aurangabad recorded 33.4°C, followed by Supaul at 32°C, Darbhanga at 31.8°C, Bhagalpur at 29.9°C, Gaya at 29.2°C and Muzaffarpur at 24.8°C.
With the cyclone’s impact having subsided, Bihar is expected to experience stable weather conditions. However, the gradual decline in minimum temperatures is likely to make mornings and evenings increasingly chilly.
