Thunderstorm likely in 11 northern districts today
Patna: At least 11 districts of north Bihar are likely to receive thunderstorms with lightning activity on Saturday. Besides, the entire state, including Patna, might receive isolated rainfall at one or two places on Saturday and Sunday.
However, Patna will continue to experience hot weather with temperature in the range of 38-40 degrees Celsius on Saturday, and a tad lower at 36-38 degrees C on Sunday.
On Friday, the maximum temperature of the state capital was recorded at 38.7 degrees Celsius and minimum was recorded at 28.1 degrees C, while Gaya, Dehri and Araria witnessed rainfall.
Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Patna, has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms and strong winds at a speed of 30-40km per hour at one or two places in the northern districts, including West and East Champaran, Sheohar, Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Supaul, Araria, Kishanganj, Purnia, Katihar and Madhepura.
As per the forecast bulletin released by the IMD on Friday, the maximum temperature of Patna is likely to increase by 2-4 degrees Celsius in the next three to four days, while minimum by 2-4 degrees Celsius in the next two to three days.
The lowest minimum temperature of the state was recorded in Valmiki Nagar at 23.8 degrees Celsius, while Dehri remained the hottest at 39.2 degrees C, followed by Gopalganj and Motihari.
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