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Bihar is currently facing two adverse weather conditions. While in one part of the state there is a danger of storm, rain and lightning, on the other hand, severe heat and heat wave have made life difficult for the people. In view of the seriousness of the situation, Patna-based Meteorological Center (IMD) has issued alerts for different districts.
North-Eastern Bihar: ‘Orange Alert’ of thunderstorm and rain
Since late Wednesday night, rain and thunderstorms along with strong winds have continued in many districts of Seemanchal, Kosi and Mithilanchal. The Meteorological Department has issued orange alert in these districts for Thursday (May 21):
Affected districts: Araria, Katihar, Kishanganj, Bhagalpur, Khagaria, Purnia, Madhepura, Munger, Saharsa and Supaul.
alert: Wind speed in these areas can reach up to 60 km per hour. There is also a strong possibility of lightning, hence the administration has advised people to stay indoors and not take shelter under trees during inclement weather.
‘Yellow alert’ in Gaya and Nawada
There is a possibility of thunder and storm water in many blocks of Gaya and Nawada districts of South Bihar.
Gayaji: Atri, Khijarsarai, Gurua, Bodhgaya, Sherghati and other blocks.
Nawada: Akbarpur, Rajauli, Hisua and surrounding areas including Nawada Nagar.
Patna and South Bihar: Severe heat and heat wave havoc
While north-eastern Bihar has got some respite from the rain, the districts of South Bihar including the capital Patna are in the grip of scorching heat.
Condition of Patna: There is no chance of rain in the capital for the next 3-4 days. The temperature here is expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius, resulting in extremely hot conditions.
The nights are also getting hotter: The minimum temperature in districts like Kaimur (31.4°C) and Patna (29°C) also remains much above normal, due to which people are not able to get respite from humidity and heat even at night.
Hope for relief: According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of light rain around May 25, which may provide some relief to people from the scorching heat.
Record of rain in the last 24 hours
Heavy rain has been recorded in some areas of Bihar within the last 24 hours:
Highest rainfall: 135.2 mm rainfall was recorded in Dagrua in Purnia district.
Apart from this, good rainfall has also occurred in various parts of Katihar, Kishanganj and Madhepura.
Precautions:
Avoid lightning: Do not work in open fields during rain and storm.
Protection from heatwave: Avoid leaving home between 12 noon and 4 pm in hot districts like Patna, Aurangabad, Rohtas and Jehanabad. Drink enough water and wear cotton clothes.
