Patna: Rainfall activity has intensified across Bihar, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a yellow alert for rain in 34 districts on Tuesday, while West Champaran, Vaishali, Samastipur and Darbhanga have been placed under an orange alert for heavy rainfall.
The weather department has also warned of gusty winds reaching speeds of up to 40 kmph in several parts of the state. In Patna, the sky is expected to remain cloudy throughout the day, with moderate to heavy rain likely in some areas.
According to the IMD, rainfall activity is expected to increase further across Bihar on August 5 and 6, with several districts likely to receive light to moderate showers and isolated spells of heavy rain. The wet spell is expected to provide relief from the humid conditions that have prevailed over the past several days.
Lightning Claims Five Lives
On Monday, cloudy conditions persisted throughout the day in Patna, accompanied by light rainfall in some localities. Rain was also reported from Samastipur, Supaul and Muzaffarpur.
Meanwhile, lightning strikes claimed the lives of five people across the state. Two people died in Banka, two in Samastipur, and one farmer lost his life in Khagaria, according to reports.
Weather Forecast
August 4: Patna is expected to witness cloudy skies throughout the day, with light to moderate rainfall likely in several areas.
August 5: Heavy rainfall is likely in Kishanganj, Araria, Purnea, Katihar, Supaul, Madhepura, Saharsa and Madhubani. Intermittent rain and cloudy conditions are expected in Patna, Nalanda, Gaya, Bhojpur, Buxar, Rohtas and several other districts.
August 6: Cloudy skies and light rainfall are likely to continue across many parts of Bihar.
Bihar Still Faces 43% Rainfall Deficit
Despite the recent increase in rainfall activity, Bihar continues to record a significant monsoon deficit.
According to IMD data, the state should have received 422 mm of rainfall by this point in the monsoon season. However, only 299 mm has been recorded so far, leaving Bihar with a 43% rainfall deficit.
Why Rainfall Is Increasing
Meteorologists said the monsoon trough is currently positioned close to its normal location, while moisture-laden easterly winds from the Bay of Bengal continue to flow into Bihar.
The combination of high atmospheric moisture and rapid cloud formation has led to an increase in thunderstorms, lightning and rainfall across several districts.
The prevailing weather system is expected to remain active over the next 24 to 48 hours, resulting in continued rainfall across most parts of the state.
