Patna, January 11 (ABN) Despite sunshine in several districts of Bihar, including the capital Patna, on Sunday, intense cold and chill persisted due to cold winds. According to the Meteorological Department, after the cold wave and dense fog persist in the state till January 15, there is a possibility of gradual relief in the weather from January 16.

According to the Meteorological Department, a cold wave and dense fog alert has been issued for the entire Bihar on January 12. The situation is likely to remain almost the same on January 13. Meanwhile, a yellow alert for cold wave and dense fog has been issued for all districts except Jamui, Munger, Khagaria, Bhagalpur, and Banka on January 14.

A yellow alert for dense fog has been issued for West Champaran, East Champaran, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Muzaffarpur, Sheohar, Vaishali, Samastipur, Darbhanga, and Madhubani districts on January 15.

During the last 24 hours, the state's weather remained completely dry, however, a severe cold wave was recorded in several districts. The effect of severe cold wave was seen in some areas of Purnia, Chhapra, Darbhanga, Araria, Madhepura, Vaishali, Saharsa, Arwal, and Munger, while the condition of cold wave persisted in some parts of Patna and Bhagalpur.

Talking about the temperature, the maximum temperature in the state was recorded between 14.2 and 23.3 degrees Celsius. The highest maximum temperature of 23.3 degrees Celsius was recorded in Aurangabad, while the lowest maximum temperature of 14.2 degrees Celsius was recorded in Valmiki Nagar of West Champaran. During the last 24 hours, an increase of two to four degrees Celsius was seen in the maximum temperature in several parts of southwestern Bihar, while the temperature remained almost stable in other areas.

A decline was also recorded in the minimum temperature. The state's lowest minimum temperature of 4.2 degrees Celsius was recorded in Gaya. The minimum temperature across the state ranged from 4.2 to 10.8 degrees Celsius. A decrease of one to three degrees Celsius was seen in the minimum temperature in several areas of southwestern Bihar, while no significant change was seen in the rest of the areas.

Fog has affected public life the most. During the last 24 hours, the lowest visibility was recorded in Valmiki Nagar of West Champaran, where the visibility dropped to just 40 meters. The Meteorological Department has issued a warning of moderate to dense fog in several parts of the state during the next seven days.

According to the Meteorological Department, during the next 48 hours, the maximum temperature in several areas of the state may increase by one to three degrees Celsius, however, after that, the temperature may decrease gradually again. In such a situation, people have been advised to be cautious and alert considering the cold and fog.