Heavy rain alert for five districts
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Patna: After heavy overnight rainfall, Patna experienced hot and humid conditions on Saturday, though scattered showers are likely in some areas on Sunday. The Ganga's water level has started to recede but remains above the danger mark.
The
India Meteorological Department
(IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall alert for five districts on Sunday – Supaul, Araria, Kishanganj, Gaya and Nawada. It has also warned of thunderstorms with lightning across most northern districts, with winds expected at 30-40kmph.
For Monday, thunderstorms and lightning are forecast for most southern districts, including Patna, with moderate rainfall likely.
On Saturday at 5pm, the Ganga's level at Maner stood at 53.21 metres – 1.21 metres above the danger mark; at Danapur, 52.26 metres – 1.06 metres above; at Digha Ghat, 51.50 metres – 1.05 metres above; and at Gandhi Ghat, 50.01 metres – 1.41 metres above.
Hathidah recorded 1.45 metres above the danger mark.
According to the IMD bulletin, no major changes in maximum and minimum temperatures are expected over the next three to four days. On Sunday, southern districts are likely to record 32-34°C, while northern districts may see 30-32°C.
Muzaffarpur recorded the highest rainfall on Saturday at 46.2mm. Patna, Valmiki Nagar, Purnea, Darbhanga, Dehri, Gopalganj, Khagaria, Agwanpur, Kishanganj and Buxar also received rain.
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