Cyclonic Circulation Triggers Weather Warnings Across Bihar; Heavy Rain Likely in Kishanganj and Araria

Patna: A cyclonic circulation over eastern Madhya Pradesh, extending as a trough up to Gangetic West Bengal via Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand, is expected to bring thunderstorms and cloudy weather to Bihar, including the capital Patna and surrounding areas.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in Kishanganj and Araria districts. Additionally, a yellow alert has been sounded for possible thunderstorms, lightning, and winds reaching 40–50 km/h in some areas of western and central Bihar.

Widespread Thunderstorms Predicted

According to the IMD, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds are likely across most parts of Bihar for the next four days. Residents have been advised to take necessary precautions, especially in areas under orange and yellow alerts.

Rainfall and Temperature Updates

In the last 24 hours, Dobhi in Gaya district recorded 8.2 mm of rainfall. Meanwhile, an increase in maximum temperatures was noted across several cities. Patna experienced a high of 35.1°C, while Dehri recorded the highest temperature in the state at 37.2°C. Cloudy conditions prevailed over Patna and nearby areas on Wednesday evening.

Rising Temperatures Across Bihar

A noticeable temperature rise was reported in several districts:

• Patna, Gaya: +1.5°C
• Aurangabad: +1.7°C
• Dehri: +2.0°C
• Buxar: +3.7°C
• Bhojpur: +2.2°C
• Nalanda: +2.4°C
• Jamui, Supaul: +3.3°C
• Banka: +2.5°C
• Katihar: +3.0°C
• Purnia: +1.8°C
• Vaishali: +1.4°C
• Madhubani: +1.7°C

The combination of rising temperatures and approaching storms suggests a period of weather volatility ahead.