Patna: Bihar is likely to experience dry weather on October 2, with no special warning issued for rainfall, according to the Patna Meteorological Centre.
The weather department said conditions are becoming favourable for the southwest monsoon to withdraw from Bihar and parts of Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra over the next 48 hours.
The developing conditions could influence weather patterns across Bihar in the coming days.
No Rain Alert For October 2
According to the Meteorological Centre, no major change in Bihar’s weather is expected on October 1 and 2.
No special warning has been issued for either day. The department also expects no significant change in maximum and minimum temperatures across most parts of the state during the next five days.
Conditions Favourable For Monsoon Withdrawal
The weather department said atmospheric conditions are becoming favourable for the southwest monsoon to begin withdrawing from Bihar during the next 48 hours.
The withdrawal is also expected to progress from parts of neighbouring Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra.
The change in the monsoon pattern could lead to further changes in Bihar’s weather in the coming days.
Bhabhua Records Highest Temperature
On October 1, Bhabhua in Kaimur recorded Bihar’s highest maximum temperature at 36.1°C, according to the Meteorological Centre.
The maximum temperature across the state ranged between 30.7°C and 36.1°C.
Dehri in Rohtas recorded the state’s lowest minimum temperature at 22°C, while minimum temperatures across Bihar ranged between 22°C and 28.5°C.
Munger Records Strongest Wind
During the past 24 hours, Munger recorded the highest wind speed at 33 kmph.
Despite the wind activity, there was no significant change in maximum or minimum temperatures across most parts of Bihar.
Low-Pressure Area Over Bay Of Bengal
The weather department said a low-pressure area was present over northern Myanmar and adjoining areas of southeast Bangladesh, Mizoram and the northeastern Bay of Bengal on the morning of October 1.
An associated cyclonic circulation extends up to around 5.8 km above mean sea level.
Another upper-air cyclonic circulation is present over eastern Uttar Pradesh and adjoining Bihar at around 3.1 km above mean sea level.
Despite these systems, Bihar is expected to remain mainly dry on October 2, with no special rainfall alert currently in place.
