Bihar’s Temperature Soars as Mercury Crosses 41°C, Expected to Reach 43°C Soon
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Patna: The weather across Bihar is set to remain dry due to prevailing westerly winds, with a significant rise in temperature forecasted over the next few days. According to the Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature is expected to increase by 2 to 3 degrees, while the minimum temperature may rise by 1 to 3 degrees in the coming days.
Mercury Crosses 41°C, Heat to Intensify
With dry weather conditions persisting, temperatures have surged beyond 40°C in several parts of the state. On Thursday, Buxar recorded the highest temperature at 41.4°C, making it the hottest place in Bihar. Meanwhile, Patna registered a maximum temperature of 38.6°C.
Maximum Temperature May Touch 43°C
The Meteorological Center in Patna has predicted that the maximum temperature could reach 43°C within the next two to three days. The gradual rise in temperature is attributed to the reduced impact of Western Disturbance. However, no heatwave warning has been issued yet.
Minimum Temperature Also Rising
The minimum temperature remained 2 to 3 degrees above normal in many areas. Sheikhpura recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 15.5°C, whereas Patna’s minimum temperature stood at 23.0°C, which is 3.6 degrees above normal.
Temperature Surge Across Major Cities
Over the past 24 hours, the maximum temperature in several major cities has increased significantly:
- Patna: +3.0°C (38.6°C)
- Bhojpur: +2.4°C
- Sasaram: +2.3°C
- Buxar: +2.0°C
- Aurangabad: +3.6°C
- Begusarai: +2.5°C
- Gaya: +2.3°C (39.0°C)
- Darbhanga: +3.0°C
- Jamui: +3.5°C
- Muzaffarpur: +3.0°C (36.8°C)
- Motihari: +2.0°C
- Gopalganj: +2.4°C
With temperatures rising steadily, residents are advised to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged exposure to the sun.
