Patna: Dry weather conditions are expected to continue across Bihar due to the influence of westerly winds, the Meteorological Centre in Patna said. Most parts of the state are likely to witness partly cloudy skies, with wind speeds ranging between 30 and 40 km per hour.
According to the India Meteorological Department’s Patna centre, temperature fluctuations are being observed across the state. On Friday, a drop in maximum temperatures was recorded in Patna and 19 other districts as gusty winds and partial cloud cover affected several regions.
Patna recorded a maximum temperature of 26.0 degrees Celsius, while Kaimur reported the highest maximum temperature in the state at 29.3 degrees Celsius. With the changing weather pattern, a mild chill is likely to persist during the morning and evening hours.
Weather officials have also indicated the possibility of a low-pressure area developing over the Bay of Bengal in the next two days. If it forms, it may lead to cloud formation and foggy conditions, particularly in the Terai regions of the state.
On Friday, the lowest minimum temperature of 10.3 degrees Celsius was recorded at Ziradei in Siwan district. Meanwhile, Patna’s minimum temperature rose by one degree Celsius to 15.7 degrees, marking the highest minimum temperature recorded in the city during this period over the past 15 years.
A rise in minimum temperatures was recorded in Patna and 22 other districts on Friday. The lowest visibility of 1,000 metres was reported in Purnea, while weather conditions in Patna and adjoining areas remained normal.
Temperature in major cities (Friday):
Patna: Maximum 26.0°C | Minimum 15.7°C
Gaya: Maximum 26.7°C | Minimum 12.2°C
Bhagalpur: Maximum 27.4°C | Minimum 13.0°C
Muzaffarpur: Maximum 26.0°C | Minimum 14.3°C
Among major cities, Gaya recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 12.2 degrees Celsius. Overall, the weather remains cool and dry, with the possibility of light fog during the early morning and late evening hours.
