Patna: The monsoon is expected to withdraw from Bihar on schedule this year, with the gradual departure starting from September 21, according to the Meteorological Center. No rainfall is predicted for the state over the next four days, and during this dry period, temperatures are likely to rise by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius.
Despite the absence of rain in Bihar, heavy rainfall in Nepal and neighboring states has caused water levels in the Ganga River to rise, triggering flood conditions in several parts of the state. Seven blocks in Begusarai district are currently facing severe flooding, impacting over 2 lakh people in the Diara area. Many residents have begun to migrate as floodwaters engulf their homes and fields. Schools have been closed till 21st September.
The flood-affected areas, including Bachhwara, Teghra, Barauni, Matihani, Shamho, Ballia, and Sahebpur Kamal, are experiencing 3 to 5 feet of water on the roads, making transportation nearly impossible. Crops over thousands of acres have been destroyed, further worsening the crisis. Residents are also grappling with shortages of food and clean drinking water, as the flood has severely disrupted daily life in these blocks.
Meanwhile, the Ganga River is also rising in Buxar district, with water levels increasing by one foot on the Buxar-Mohania State Highway, which serves as a key route connecting Buxar to Banaras. Despite the rising waters, authorities have not yet halted traffic along the highway.
Patna is expected to remain dry today, with morning temperatures ranging between 28 to 30 degrees Celsius. The hottest district in the state over the past 24 hours was Madhubani, where the maximum temperature reached 37.6 degrees Celsius. Patna recorded a high of 34 degrees Celsius during the same period.
According to the Meteorological Center, the monsoon trough is currently stretching towards the Bay of Bengal via Dehradun, northeastern Chhattisgarh, and adjacent areas of Jharkhand, with no significant impact expected in Bihar for now.
