The impact of fog and severe cold will persist across the state due to icy westerly winds. As the weather becomes dry because of these winds, most parts of the state will remain in the grip of a Cold Day. According to the forecast from the Meteorological Centre Patna, the cold is likely to intensify over the next 5 days, with the night temperature expected to fall by two to four degrees Celsius. On Wednesday, a Cold Day warning has been issued for East and West Champaran, Siwan, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Madhubani, Supaul, Araria, Kishanganj, Aurangabad and Gaya in the northern parts of the state.
Temperature Records: Bhagalpur The Coldest
On Tuesday, Bhagalpur (Sabour) was the coldest in the state. The minimum temperature here was recorded at 4.6 degrees Celsius this season, while the capital's minimum temperature was recorded at 8.7 degrees Celsius, the lowest since 1 January. On Tuesday, a drop in the minimum temperature was recorded in 18 cities, including Patna. The maximum temperature in Patna was 19.2 degrees Celsius, while Sheikhpura recorded the highest temperature at 20.8 degrees Celsius.
Fog And Visibility Conditions
Dense fog is likely in various parts of the state over the next six days. The lowest minimum visibility was recorded at 40 metres in Valmiki Nagar, West Champaran.
Weather In Patna
In Patna and other areas, the biting cold is likely to persist due to westerly winds, despite sunshine and the presence of light fog. In Patna and surrounding areas, the biting cold persisted due to westerly winds, even as the sun appeared.