Patna: As the winter season gradually bids adieu, Bihar braces itself for lingering chilly conditions during the night and early morning hours over the next two days. Days are likely to be mostly sunny over the next 4- 5 days.
The state is expected to experience westerly winds blowing at a speed of 20 to 30 kilometers per hour, contributing to a further drop in temperatures by 3 to 4 degrees Celsius across many districts.
The Patna Meteorological Centre has hinted at the likelihood of winter rains drenching several districts of the state on February 11 and 12. Among the regions expected to witness precipitation are Patna, Gaya, Nalanda, Sheikhpura, Nawada, Begusarai, Lakhisarai, Jehanabad, Buxar, Bhojpur, Rohtas, Bhabua, Aurangabad, and Arwal.
Kishanganj emerged as the coldest spot in the past 24 hours, registering a minimum temperature of 11 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, Dehri recorded the highest maximum temperature at 25.4 degrees Celsius. Across the state, the maximum temperature hovered at 22.2 degrees Celsius, while the average minimum temperature settled at 14.2 degrees Celsius. Notably, Patna experienced a minimum temperature of 15.0 degrees Celsius and a maximum temperature of 20.9 degrees Celsius on Tuesday.
The Patna Meteorological Centre has identified a cyclonic circulation prevailing over West Bengal and its adjacent regions. Dry weather conditions are predicted across Bihar in the next 24 hours, albeit with fog likely to blanket most areas during the morning hours.
