Patna: The southwest monsoon remains active over Bihar, bringing rainfall to several parts of the state over the past few days. The Meteorological Centre has issued a rain alert for 19 districts on Saturday, warning of thunderstorms, lightning and winds reaching speeds of up to 40 kmph.
According to the weather department, most districts in north Bihar are likely to receive light rainfall, while several parts of central and south Bihar could witness heavy rain. Patna is expected to remain cloudy, with chances of spells of rain in several parts of the city.
Heavy rain may trigger flooding in parts of Bihar
The impact of rainfall is already being felt in several districts. In the last 24 hours, rainfall was recorded in five districts, including Patna and Begusarai. Patna remained largely cloudy throughout the day, with occasional light drizzle.
Meanwhile, rainfall in Nepal has pushed up water levels in the Bagmati River, raising concerns in Muzaffarpur. More than a dozen houses in Bakuchi village have reportedly been inundated as the river continues to swell.
In Bagaha, water has entered around 300 houses across two panchayats, forcing residents to use boats for transportation.
Patna weather forecast
Patna is likely to remain cloudy from August 8 to August 11, with the possibility of rainfall during this period. The city’s maximum temperature is expected to remain around 34°C, while the minimum temperature could be around 27°C.
Several parts of Patna may receive spells of heavy rain on Saturday. Residents have also been advised to remain cautious during thunderstorms and lightning activity.
Bihar still records 35% rainfall deficit
Despite the recent rainfall, Bihar continues to face a significant monsoon deficit. According to data from the Meteorological Centre, the state has received 362.5 mm of rainfall so far, against the normal rainfall of 560.4 mm for the period.
This represents a 35% rainfall deficit across the state.
However, some districts have performed better than the state average. Kaimur, Rohtas, Aurangabad, Buxar and Gaya have recorded normal or above-normal rainfall.
Several other districts, however, continue to receive considerably less rainfall than the normal levels, keeping the overall rainfall deficit in Bihar high.
With the monsoon remaining active, authorities and residents in low-lying and flood-prone areas are likely to remain on alert, particularly in areas along rivers affected by rising water levels.
