Patna : The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a spell of unsettled weather across Bihar from September 12 to September 17, with thunderstorms, rain and strong winds likely in several districts.
According to the latest forecast from the Patna Meteorological Centre, weather conditions are expected to vary across the state during this period. The most widespread impact is forecast for September 17, when a yellow alert has been issued for all districts of Bihar.
Winds of 30–40 kmph accompanied by thunderstorms are likely in several areas during the alert period.
September 12: Yellow Alert In 12 Districts
On September 12, a yellow alert has been issued for Supaul, Araria, Kishanganj, Saharsa, Madhepura, Purnia, Katihar, Khagaria, Munger, Bhagalpur, Banka and Jamui.
The districts are likely to experience thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds of 30–40 kmph.
Residents in these areas are advised to remain cautious during thunderstorms, particularly when strong winds and lightning occur.
September 13: Alert Expands Across Bihar
The weather impact is expected to spread to more districts on September 13. A yellow alert has been issued for West Champaran, East Champaran, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Madhubani, Vaishali, Samastipur, Supaul, Araria, Kishanganj, Saharsa, Madhepura, Purnia and Katihar.
The alert also covers Buxar, Bhojpur, Kaimur, Rohtas, Arwal, Jehanabad and Aurangabad.
Thunderstorms and strong winds are expected in these areas. However, no weather alert has been issued for any Bihar district on September 14 and 15.
September 16: Another Spell Of Stormy Weather
The unsettled weather is expected to return on September 16, with a yellow alert issued for West Champaran, East Champaran, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Madhubani, Vaishali, Samastipur, Supaul, Araria, Kishanganj, Saharsa, Madhepura, Purnia and Katihar.
The forecast indicates thunderstorms and winds of 30–40 kmph across these districts.
September 17: Yellow Alert Across Entire State
The biggest weather alert of the forecast period is expected on September 17, when all districts of Bihar will be under a yellow alert.
The forecast indicates the possibility of thunderstorms and strong winds of 30–40 kmph across the state. From West Champaran and Kishanganj to Kaimur, Banka and Jamui, weather conditions are expected to remain unsettled.
What The Yellow Alert Means
A yellow alert indicates that residents and local authorities should remain aware and prepared for potentially disruptive weather conditions. During thunderstorms, people should avoid exposed areas and take shelter in safe buildings, particularly when lightning and strong winds are occurring.
The IMD forecast suggests that Bihar’s weather will remain variable through the week, with periods of thunderstorms and rain interspersed with relatively quieter conditions on September 14 and 15.
