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Bihar Weather: No rain alert for Saptami, bright days and chilly nights expected
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News18•17-10-2026, 06:18
Bihar Weather: No rain alert for Saptami, bright days and chilly nights expected
- •The southwest monsoon completely withdrew from Bihar on October 14th, leading to significant changes in weather patterns across the state.
- •No rain alert has been issued by the Meteorological Department for any district on Saptami, ensuring normal weather during Durga Puja celebrations.
- •Bright sunshine will cause daytime warmth with temperatures ranging between 33 and 37 degrees Celsius, while nights will feel pleasantly cool.
- •North Bihar districts will experience dry weather, which the Department of Agriculture considers extremely beneficial for sowing mustard, peas, and lentils.
- •October has recorded a rainfall deficit of about 45 percent, with actual rainfall at 24 millimeters compared to the normal 45.5 millimeters.
Key Questions Answered
The weather across Bihar is expected to remain normal with no rain alerts issued for any district. Bright sunshine will prevail during the day causing warmth and humidity, while mornings and nights will feel pleasantly cool with a hint of mild chill.
The southwest monsoon completely withdrew from Bihar on October 14th. This withdrawal has caused rainfall activities to almost cease across the state, resulting in clear skies and contrasting daytime and nighttime temperatures.
The Department of Agriculture has described the current dry weather conditions as extremely beneficial for farmers. Farmers have been advised to prepare their fields and begin sowing crops like mustard, peas, and lentils.
