Intense heatwave conditions have plagued Bihar for days, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius in various districts and hot winds sweeping the region. However, a sudden change in weather has brought relief, with cooler conditions prevailing in many parts of the state. This shift is attributed to pre-monsoon activity, driven by moisture-laden winds from the Bay of Bengal and a Western Disturbance impacting Bihar’s atmospheric stability.
Several districts are experiencing light rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds due to this weather pattern, expected to persist until May 3. Despite the drop in temperature, Kaimur district remains the hottest region, recording a maximum temperature of 33.3 degrees Celsius. Gaya and Rajgir registered temperatures of 33.2 and 33.0 degrees Celsius, respectively, indicating a decrease from previous highs but still retaining heat impact.
In Patna, the state capital, skies are forecasted to be overcast with chances of light rainfall and strong winds. The Meteorological Department issued a Yellow Alert for thunderstorms and rain across 33 districts, warning of wind speeds up to 40 kmph. The sudden weather change, however, came with severe consequences as severe storms, heavy rainfall, and hailstorms caused widespread destruction and claimed 13 lives in various districts, including Muzaffarpur, Madhubani, and others.
Strong winds uprooted trees, electricity poles, and power lines, leading to power outages affecting both urban and rural areas. Fallen trees obstructed roads, disrupting vehicular movement, while railway operations were impacted. Agriculture suffered losses, especially mango and litchi crops damaged by hailstorms and strong winds. Tragic incidents were reported across the state, including deaths from collapsing walls, falling trees, lightning strikes, and accidents during the storm.
