What’s inside:
Update on the cold weather in Bihar with record-breaking temperatures.
In Bihar, the new year has started with very cold weather and dense fog. The entire state is experiencing bone-chilling cold due to the chilly winds. Samastipur recorded the lowest temperature at 3.8 degrees Celsius, breaking a 27-year-old record.
Alerts have been issued for cold days in all districts of Bihar, including Patna, Jehanabad, Begusarai, Bhagalpur, and Khagaria. Visibility has dropped to less than 10 meters in many areas, affecting road and rail traffic.
The cold spell is expected to continue until January 5th, with temperatures dropping further in some districts. Seewan was the coldest district in the past 24 hours, with a recorded temperature of 5.8 degrees Celsius.
In January, western and eastern Champaran, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Bhojpur, Buxar, Rohtas, Kaimur, Gaya, Aurangabad, Nawada, Arwal, and Jehanabad districts may continue to experience cold weather.
The maximum temperature in Bihar is expected to be between 21 and 23 degrees Celsius in January, while the minimum temperature may hover around 9 to 12 degrees Celsius. The cold and foggy weather has disrupted daily routines for people in the state.
Summary:
- Bihar experiences record-breaking cold with Samastipur at 3.8 degrees Celsius.
- Alerts issued for cold days in all Bihar districts, affecting visibility and traffic.
- Seewan records the lowest temperature, and cold weather may continue in several districts.
- Expectations of cold weather to persist in specific Bihar districts in January.
- Maximum and minimum temperature predictions for Bihar in January provided by the weather department.