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Bihar Rains: Clouds Burst Without Alert, Youth Dies in Banka Lightning Strike, More Rain Expected.
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News18•21-09-2026, 06:08
Bihar Rains: Clouds Burst Without Alert, Youth Dies in Banka Lightning Strike, More Rain Expected.
- •Bihar's monsoon pace is slow; no rain alert for today, but several districts may see rain from tomorrow.
- •Despite no alert, rain occurred in many districts yesterday; a youth died from a lightning strike in Banka, injuring two.
- •Dehri, Rohtas recorded the highest rainfall of 21.6 mm in the last 24 hours, with light to moderate rain in Patna and other areas.
- •Patna's temperature is expected to rise today and tomorrow, with partly cloudy skies and rain/thundershowers likely from September 24.
- •Bihar has a 37% rainfall deficit; districts like Jehanabad and Bhojpur show severe shortages, up to 97-98% less than normal.
Key Questions Answered
Bihar has recorded a significant rainfall deficit of 37 percent this monsoon season, with only 586.3 mm of rain recorded compared to the normal expected 925.5 mm.
Rain, thunder, and lightning activities are expected to return to some parts of the state around September 24.
The highest rainfall of 21.6 mm in the last 24 hours was recorded in Dehri, Rohtas.
