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Bihar Weather Update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday stated that several districts of Bihar, including Patna, are likely to receive light to heavy rainfall till June 26. The weather department stated that the rainfall is likely to reduce the temperature by two to three degrees Celsius, providing major relief from the scorching heat. It further stated that these districts are also expected to witness thunderstorms and gusty winds with speeds of 60 to 80 kmph. The weather department also advised the farmers to limit their outings and to not hide under any big tree or electricity pole during the poor weather.

While providing details, the weather department stated that several districts, including Aurangabad, Gaya, Nalanda, Siwan, Jamui, Sheikhpura, Patna's Fatuha, Danapur, Punpun, Begusarai, Lakhisarai, Sheikhpura, Madhepura, Begusarai, Saharsa, Sasaram, and Chhapra, received moderate to heavy rainfall in the last 24 hours and are also expected to witness it for the next two to three days. Apart from this, other districts, including capital city Patna, Begusarai, and Lakhisarai, are also likely to receive rainfall for the next three to four days.

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Apart from this, the IMD stated that while the rainfall is likely to provide relief from the heat, it is also likely to lead to issues like waterlogging and power outages. The weather department further stated that the rainfall is likely to benefit the farmers; however, it advised the farmers to follow the guidelines to avoid any inconveniences.

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The weather department further stated that while Patna's maximum temperature was recorded at 28 degrees Celsius, the minimum temperature remained around 23 degrees Celsius. The IMD further stated that the maximum temperature dropped by 4 degrees Celsius, adding that the minimum temperature reduced by around 1 degree Celsius. Apart from Bihar, several eastern and southern states are expected to witness rainfall for the next few days.