Patna: (ABN) A cold wave has been prevailing across the state over the past 24 hours. In several districts, fog persisted till 10 am, making people hesitant to venture out of their homes. Buxar, Munger, Chhapra, Patna, Forbesganj, Saharsa, Darbhanga, and Arwal experienced cold day conditions, while Chhapra saw the impact of the cold wave. The maximum temperature was recorded at 20.1 degrees Celsius in Sheikhpura, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 5.0 degrees Celsius in Sambour (Bhagalpur). Due to dense fog, visibility was reduced to 40 meters in several areas.
According to the Meteorological Department, there will be no respite from cold and fog on January 10. A cold day warning has been issued for northern and southwestern Bihar. An alert for dense fog has been issued for East Champaran, Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Kishanganj, Supaul, Araria, Purnia, Katihar, and Madhepura. Visibility may be significantly reduced in these districts.
The weather in Bihar has taken a sudden turn. Meanwhile, western winds have started to trouble people, causing inconvenience to the general public. The weather pattern changed from the beginning of January, with cold, cold waves, and dense fog affecting daily life. The dense fog in the morning and at night has made it difficult to commute on the roads. According to the Meteorological Department, this situation may persist throughout the day on January 10.
Over the past 24 hours, a cold wave has been prevailing across the state. In several districts, fog persisted till 10 am, making people hesitant to venture out of their homes. Buxar, Munger, Chhapra, Patna, Forbesganj, Saharsa, Darbhanga, and Arwal experienced cold day conditions, while Chhapra saw the impact of the cold wave. The maximum temperature was recorded at 20.1 degrees Celsius in Sheikhpura, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 5.0 degrees Celsius in Sambour (Bhagalpur). Due to dense fog, visibility was reduced to 40 meters in several areas.
According to the Meteorological Department, there will be no respite from cold and fog on January 10. A cold day warning has been issued for northern and southwestern Bihar. An alert for dense fog has been issued for East Champaran, Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Kishanganj, Supaul, Araria, Purnia, Katihar, and Madhepura. Visibility may be significantly reduced in these districts.
Most parts of the state are expected to experience a maximum temperature of 16-18 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 8-10 degrees Celsius. In some districts of southeastern Bihar, the minimum temperature may drop to 6-8 degrees Celsius. According to the Meteorological Department, there will be no significant change in the minimum temperature over the next 24 hours. The temperature may rise by 1-3 degrees Celsius over the next 48 hours, but the possibility of cold wave returning remains. The fog may also persist in the coming days.
