Bihar Weather Update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday stated that several districts of Bihar are likely to receive light rain in the upcoming days, providing the residents a relief from the scorching heat. The weather department further stated that a major portion of the state will experience a significant rise in temperature from April 22. While these districts were receiving light to heavy rain along with thunderstorms in the past few days, the temperature is likely to surge.
While providing details, the weather department stated that several districts of the Northeast region of Bihar, including Kishanganj, Purnia, Araria, Katihar, Supaul, and Madhepura, will witness cloudy skies on Monday.
It further stated that the residents of these districts are expected to experience light rain, providing a significant relief from the scorching heat. However, the weather department clarified that the relief is not likely to last longer as the temperature is likely to surge in the upcoming week.
The regional weather centre in Patna stated that the temperature is likely to surge in the other parts of Bihar. It stated that the temperature is likely to increase by four to six degrees Celsius in several districts, including Patna, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, and Gopalganj. It stated that the maximum temperature of the state is likely to remain between 36 and 40 degrees Celsius in the upcoming few days.
While providing details, the weather department stated that several southern districts, including Gaya, Aurangabad, Patna, Nalanda, Buxar, Rohtas, Kaimur, Jehanabad, Nawada, Sheikhpura, Lakhisarai, Munger, Jamui, and Arwal, are likely to witness a heat wave-like situation from April 24.
It stated that the maximum temperature in these districts is likely to remain around 40 degrees Celsius, further advising the residents to limit their outings. Apart from this, the IMD has also issued a rain alert for Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka.