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The weather pattern in Bihar has completely changed these days. The heavy rains on Friday, May 29 brought relief to the people who were suffering from the scorching heat and humidity for the last few days, but this relief also brought with it huge troubles. Strong storm and lightning have caused huge devastation in many parts of the state.
On Friday itself, 8 people died tragically in separate incidents related to lightning and storm. If we look at the figures from Thursday till now, about 18 people have lost their lives in the state due to this bad weather. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Center (IMD) has predicted that heavy rains and storms will continue in most areas of the state on Saturday, May 30.
It became dark like night in the morning, the pace stopped
On Friday morning, a very scary scene was seen in many districts of Bihar including Patna, Khagaria, Rohtas, Aurangabad, Kaimur and Chapra. Early in the morning, such dense black clouds covered the sky that it became as dark as night all around. People leaving home for office and important work had to travel with headlights of their vehicles on even in the morning.
Due to this storm, basic life in the state has been badly affected. At many places, big trees were uprooted and fell on the roads, electricity poles and wires were downed and there was power cut for hours. Not only this, the operation of trains has also been adversely affected due to trees falling on the railway tracks due to the storm.
‘Orange Alert’ for today: Winds will blow at a speed of 50-60 km
According to the Meteorological Department, except a few selected areas of North-West Bihar, there is a strong possibility of torrential rain in the entire state on Saturday.
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Danger of storm winds: Meteorologists have warned that during this period, very strong and destructive storms can blow at a speed of 50 to 60 kilometers per hour.
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Hail and thunder: There is a possibility of heavy rain along with hailstorm and lightning in some sensitive districts. The Meteorological Department has made arrangements for this orange alert Has been released.
Bihar weather update: At a Glance
| weather scale | Current status and projections |
| Alert Type | Orange Alert |
| wind speed | 50 to 60 km per hour (thunderstorm) |
| affected area | Almost all the districts except North-West Bihar |
| main threats | Lightning (thunderstorm), hailstorm and falling of trees |
| total casualties | Around 18 deaths since Thursday |
Why did the weather of Bihar suddenly change?
Meteorologists say that this sudden change in Bihar is actually Pre-Monsoon Activities Is part of. At present, winds carrying huge amount of moisture from the Bay of Bengal are rapidly moving towards Bihar and surrounding plains. When this moisture collides with the warm atmosphere, a sudden instability occurs in the atmosphere. This is the reason why without any long warning, dense clouds suddenly appear in the sky and it starts raining with strong stormy winds. Experts believe that people of Bihar may have to face similar weather for the coming few days.
Chief Minister gave instructions to assess the damage
Expressing grief over this natural disaster, Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary has immediately taken strict cognizance. He has instructed the top officials of the Disaster Management Department and Agriculture Department to immediately make an accurate assessment of the damage caused to crops and life and property due to storm, rain and hailstorm in the entire state, so that timely government compensation and help can be provided to the affected families.
Very important advice for safety:
The Meteorological Department and the administration have appealed to the common citizens that whenever there are heavy clouds in the sky or the beginning of a strong storm, they should immediately take shelter in a permanent house or a safe place. Do not stand in open fields, under big trees, waterlogged areas or near electric poles and tall towers, because the risk of lightning is highest in such places.