Current status of last 24 hours
On June 30, most parts of Bihar received light to moderate rainfall. Maharajganj (115.6 mm), Navinagar (68.4 mm), Bhagwanpur Haat (52.2 mm) and Aurangabad (51.4 mm) recorded good rainfall. Winds blew at a speed of 44 kmph in Gopalganj. The maximum temperature in Begusarai was 37.7°C and the minimum in Kishanganj was 25.5°C.
Today’s weather for July 1 and districts with alert
On July 1, there is a possibility of strong winds (30–40 km/h) and heavy rains with thunderstorms at some places in South-West Bihar (like Buxar, Bhojpur, Rohtas, Kaimur, Aurangabad, Arwal) and South-Central Bihar (like Gaya, Nawada). Also, there may be rain with thunder at some places in West Champaran, East Champaran, Gopalganj districts. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for these districts.
Forecast for the next two days
On July 2, heavy rain is expected at one or two places in the west and west-central parts of the state, especially in West Champaran, East Champaran, Gopalganj and Siwan. On July 3, there is a forecast of rain and strong winds accompanied by thunderstorms in Sitamarhi, Shivhar, Madhubani, Kaimur, Rohtas and Aurangabad districts. Waterlogging and traffic may be affected in these areas.
Monsoon conditions
At present, the monsoon trough line is spread across Sri Ganganagar, Delhi, Fatehgarh, Sidhi, Jamshedpur and West Bengal to the Bay of Bengal. The low pressure area formed in the Bay of Bengal and the area adjoining Jharkhand is slowly moving towards west-northwest. Due to this, rainfall activities will continue in most of the districts of the state for the next few days.
weather department warning
The Meteorological Department has advised people living in the districts of southern and western Bihar to remain alert. In view of the possibility of strong winds and lightning, instructions have been given to stay away from open fields, tall trees and electric poles. Heavy rains can increase the water level of rivers, which can lead to flood-like situations.
