Seven districts to witness heavy rainfall today: IMD
Patna: Southwest monsoon on Friday covered almost all districts of the state, bringing much-needed relief to people.
The city witnessed light showers on Friday morning, while several other districts, including Gaya, Sheikhpura, Rohtas, Buxar, Bhojpur, Madhepura, Nalanda and Bikramganj received moderate to heavy rainfall.
The Indian meteorological department (IMD) had earlier forecast above normal rainfall in June in the state.
The IMD said that seven districts, including Araria, Kishanganj, Purnia, Buxar, Rohtas, Kaimur and Aurangabad, are likely to witness heavy rainfall on Saturday.
It issued an orange alert of thunderstorm and lightning in 13 districts, including Supaul, Araria, Kishanganj, Purnia, Katihar, Madhepura, Saharsa, Buxar, Bhojpur, Rohtas, Kaimur, Aurangabad and Arwal.
For the remaining districts, a yellow alert of similar weather conditions was issued. Residents have been advised to take necessary precautions and remain indoors during thunderstorms.
Temperatures across the state are expected to remain pleasant for the next three days, with the maximum temperature likely to remain in the range of 30-32 degrees celsius, and the minimum temperature would hover around 24-26 degrees celsius.
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The maximum temperature in Bhagalpur, Purnia, Gaya, Aurangabad, Sheikhpura, Madhepura, Munger, Banka, and Katihar plummeted below 30 degrees celsius on Friday.
The IMD said no major change is expected in the maximum and minimum temperature for the next three to four days. The maximum temperature in the state was recorded at 36.3 degrees celsius in Gopalganj, and the minimum was recorded in Darbhanga at 23.6 degrees celsius. Patna's maximum temperature was 30.5 degrees celsius.
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