Patna: The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for rain in 32 districts of Bihar today, warning of heavy rainfall in parts of North Bihar, including West Champaran, East Champaran, Siwan, Saran and Gopalganj.
Officials said winds with a speed of 30–40 km/hour are likely in these regions, accompanied by lightning activity. Patna is expected to remain cloudy, with the possibility of rain in some areas within the next 24 hours.
Monsoon to Revive From September 1
According to the Meteorological Centre, the monsoon will become active from September 1, bringing heavy rainfall across Bihar for the next three days. Lightning incidents are also expected during this period. Meteorologists believe this phase of rainfall will provide much-needed relief to farmers who have been struggling with delayed paddy plantation due to a weak monsoon.
Ganga in Spate, Erosion in Munger
Meanwhile, the water level of the Ganga river has increased due to continuous rain in Uttarakhand. The river is in spate in Patna and Munger, where the water level has risen about 59 cm above the warning mark of 38.33 meters.
Severe erosion has been reported in Padora Tola of Kutlupur Panchayat in Munger’s Sadar block, where nearly 100 houses are at risk. Several families have already begun migrating from the area due to fear of riverbank erosion.
Rainfall Recorded in Districts
Patna witnessed light rain on Friday morning, followed by sunny and humid conditions through the day. The maximum temperature in the capital was recorded at 34°C and the minimum at 28.5°C.
Muzaffarpur recorded 20 mm of rainfall, while Purnia received 6.4 mm. Other parts of the state remained mostly dry.
September Rainfall Crucial for Crops
The Meteorological Centre said rainfall in the first two weeks of September could prove beneficial for paddy and other Kharif crops, which have suffered due to deficient monsoon showers in many districts. Agricultural experts noted that if rainfall picks up pace in early September, the overall Kharif production will not be severely impacted.
Currently, the monsoon trough line remains far from Bihar, causing hot and humid weather conditions in most parts of the state.
