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Bihar Weather Alert: Rain and Lightning Expected in 18 Districts
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News18•07-10-2026, 06:53
Bihar Weather Alert: Rain and Lightning Expected in 18 Districts
- •The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for light rain, thunderstorms, and lightning in 18 districts including Buxar.
- •Patna will experience hot and humid weather with strong sunshine, and temperatures may rise by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius.
- •The monsoon withdrawal has begun, but two active trough lines are causing light drizzle in some eastern and southern districts.
- •Floods continue to affect around 8 lakh people across 466 villages in 6 districts, with Saran being the worst hit.
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The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for light rain, thunderstorms, and lightning in 18 districts, including West Champaran, East Champaran, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Buxar, Bhojpur, Kaimur, Rohtas, Arwal, Aurangabad, Supaul, Araria, Kishanganj, Saharsa, Madhepura, Purnia, and Katihar.
In Patna, the weather will remain mainly normal with bright sunshine throughout the day, keeping it hot and humid with a low chance of rain. The daytime maximum temperature is expected to rise by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius.
Approximately 466 villages across 6 districts of the state are still reeling under floods, affecting roughly 8 lakh people. The worst impact of the flooding has been witnessed in the Saran district.
