Yellow Alert Issued for Thunderstorms, Rain, and Lightning in Chhapra, Motihari, Darbhanga, Purnia, Arrah, and Other Areas; Citizens Advised to Remain Vigilant
Patna/Bhagalpur (Special Correspondent): The weather in Bihar has taken a turn once again. Amidst the movement of clouds across several districts of the state, the Meteorological Department has issued a warning regarding thunderstorms, heavy spells of rain, and celestial lightning (vajrapat). A complete deterioration of weather is anticipated, particularly across North Bihar and adjoining regions. According to forecasts from the Meteorological Center, adverse weather conditions will impact a total of 25 districts on Sunday, stretching from the capital Patna to Chhapra (Saran), Motihari (East Champaran), Darbhanga, Purnia, Arrah (Bhojpur), and Rohtas (Sasaram). A Yellow Alert has been issued for these respective districts, putting both administrative machinery and general citizens on high alert.
Maximum Impact in Districts of North Bihar and Seemanchal
As part of monsoon activities on Sunday, the probability of thunderous clouds and lightning is highest particularly in the districts of North Bihar:
Special Warning for These Districts: According to the Meteorological Department, light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms is likely in Chhapra (Saran), Motihari (East Champaran), West Champaran (Bettiah), Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Madhubani, Samastipur, Vaishali, and Gopalganj districts.
Seemanchal and Kosi Region: Warnings for lightning accompanied by thunder have also been issued for Purnia, Katihar, Kishanganj, Araria, Supaul, Madhepura, and Saharsa districts. Farmers and individuals stepping outdoors in these areas have been advised to exercise special caution, as sudden gusty winds and lightning strikes pose ongoing hazards.
Adverse Weather Expected in Several Parts of South and Central Bihar As Well
Not just North Bihar, but weather conditions are likely to remain harsh in several districts of South and Central Bihar too:
Major Districts: The impact of the Yellow Alert will also cover Arrah (Bhojpur), Buxar, Rohtas (Sasaram), Kaimur (Bhabua), Aurangabad, and Arwal districts. Sudden gusts of wind and sporadic rainfall accompanied by lightning are anticipated in these regions during the afternoon or evening hours.
Weather in Capital Patna: Partially cloudy skies with intermittent drizzle or scattered rainfall are likely in the capital Patna and surrounding areas, which may offer slight relief from humid heat. However, no major threat warnings have been issued for this area.
Meteorological Department's Warning and Instructions for Farmers
The Meteorological Department has clarified that while extremely heavy rainfall is not expected anywhere in the state on Sunday, threats may arise due to lightning (vajrapat) and squally winds:
Protection from Lightning: During adverse weather and lightning, people have been urged not to stand in open fields, beneath trees, or near electricity poles under any circumstances. Farmers, in particular, have been instructed to remain vigilant while working in fields and seek immediate shelter in safe places if the weather turns bad.
Administrative Vigilance: The Disaster Management Department and local administration have also issued precautionary directions for rural areas regarding potential lightning strikes to prevent any untoward incidents.
The Yellow Alert issued across 25 districts of Bihar on Sunday indicates that the monsoon remains fully active and weather conditions can shift unexpectedly at any time. Citizens across all affected districts, including Chhapra, Motihari, Darbhanga, Purnia, Arrah, and Rohtas, are advised to keep track of weather updates while stepping outdoors and stay safe.
