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Time of India
10 hours ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Monsoon enters eastern parts of state, heavy rain alert in 6 districts
Patna: After months of sweltering heat, much-needed respite has finally arrived as the southwest made its way into the state. The rain has not only brought relief to people battling intense temperatures, but also lifted the spirits of farmers across the state, who have been preparing their fields for paddy cultivation. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The monsoon entered the state on Tuesday through the eastern parts, including Banka, Bhagalpur, Katihar, Purnia, Kishanganj, Araria, Madhepura, Saharsa and Supaul. It is likely to cover the entire state in the next 24 hours. On Wednesday, Gaya, Patna, Bhagalpur, Purnia, Madhubani, Buxar, Madhepura, Aurangabad, Rajgir, Kishanganj, Munger, Dehri and Darbhanga received rainfall. Gaya recorded the highest rainfall of 37.8 mm. The Indian meteorological department (IMD) issued an alert of heavy and very heavy rainfall in six districts of the state on Thursday. These include West Champaran, Gaya, Nawada, Rohtas, Kaimur and Aurangabad. Additionally, most of the districts, including Patna, are likely to witness light to moderate showers, indicating the monsoon's gradual spread over the state. As per the bulletin released on Wednesday, all the southern districts of the state are likely to experience moderate showers at many places. Northern districts are also expected to experience scattered rainfall at a few places. A Tired of too many ads? go ad free now n orange alert of thunderstorms along with lightning was issued in 21 districts for Thursday. The districts include East Champaran, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Buxar, Bhojpur, Rohtas, Kaimur, Aurangabad, Arwal, Patna, Jehanabad, Nalanda, Sheikhpura, Lakhisarai, Begusarai, Khagaria, Bhagalpur, Munger, Jamui and Banka. With the arrival of monsoon, the temperature in most of the districts have witnessed a decline. Temperatures in all the 38 districts remained below 40 degrees celsius on Wednesday. The maximum temperature of Patna and most of the other southern districts is expected to remain in the range of 30-32 degrees celsius for the next three days. The maximum temperature was recorded at 38.6 degrees celsius in Gopalganj. The maximum as well as minimum temperature is further expected to decline by 2-4 degrees celsius in the next three to four days. The minimum temperature of 25 degrees celsius was recorded in Gaya, Valmiki Nagar and Darbhanga.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Akola records heaviest May rainfall in 82 years
1 2 Nagpur/Akola: It rained cats and dogs, and the 66mm rainfall recorded in Akola in just two hours on Wednesday night smashed an 82-year-old record for the district in the month of May. The district had recorded its heaviest rainfall of 44.7mm in a day on May 28, 1943. The rain, followed by thick clouds, also drastically impacted maximum temperatures in the peak summer season, with Vidarbha districts recording a fall of 7.7 degrees Celsius to 12.9 degrees Celsius on Thursday. Yavatmal recorded May's lowest maximum temperature of 28.6 degrees Celsius, a departure of 12 notches. This came close to its 45-year-old record of 27.5 degrees Celsius recorded in Yavatmal on May 14, 1979. In Nagpur, weather was pleasant as clouds kept the summer heat in check all day. Besides Akola, Buldhana recorded 47.2mm, Washim 38mm, Amravati 40mm, Nagpur 29.9mm, Wardha 21mm, and Bhandara 20mm. Other districts reported below 20mm of rainfall. With a staggering 66mm of rain recorded in just two hours, Akola was the worst hit, said Indian meteorological department (IMD). The rainstorm, accompanied by thunder, lightning, and gusty winds, severely impacted both urban and rural areas in the district. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Sofrendo com varizes? Faça esse truque imediatamente em casa Fim das Varizes Undo Starting around 8pm, rain continued well into the night, flooding low-lying areas and throwing normal life into disarray. The torrential rain caused widespread flooding in key city areas. On Dabki Road, rubble from ongoing construction projects blocked drainage lines, causing rainwater to flood homes. Even the parking lot of Kothari Market was submerged. Akola's only flyover also failed to withstand the sudden rains as already damaged pipelines burst and water poured in torrents from above, leaving the roads beneath flooded. Several areas, including Old City, Gaurakshan Road, Ramdaspeth and Jatharpeth plunged into darkness for hours due to power cuts triggered by the storm. Students returning from classes were caught off guard, forcing them to seek shelter under shop canopies and in alleys. Many residents reported being stranded in flooded lanes as water level rose quickly. Rural parts of the district, including Akot, Patur, Murtijapur, Balapur, Barshitakli, Deori, and Borgao Manzur were battered by strong winds and rain. In Patur taluka, fallen trees and snapped electric poles disrupted both power supply and mobile networks. Deori village remained without electricity for over two hours as heavy rain and darkness engulfed the area. Shoppers in village markets found themselves stuck inside stores, unable to leave due to flooding. Over 900 hectares of farmland — mainly with crops like onions, watermelons, moong, peanuts, and vegetables — were severely affected. Farmers in Barshitakli and Balapur reported that strong winds knocked down large quantities of mangoes from trees. With fields still submerged, further losses are expected in the coming days. The IMD has issued a three-day weather alert for Akola district, forecasting rain, lightning, and strong winds on May 23, 26, and 27. Partly cloudy skies are likely to persist through the week. The recent rain has also brought a slight drop in temperatures: Monday recorded 39.8°C, Tuesday 40.7°C, and Wednesday 37.3°C. --- Fresh spell of trouble Earlier this year, the district had witnessed rabi crop losses worth Rs22.73 crore. The fresh spell of rain is now estimated to have added at least Rs2.39 crore in new damages, as per preliminary assessments. Farmers and local leaders are demanding immediate field surveys and relief disbursals by the administration. --- Lack of preparedness Wednesday's downpour has once again exposed the civic body's lack of preparedness. No prior alerts were issued, and essential pre-monsoon tasks such as drain cleaning and infrastructure checks were clearly neglected. With farmers and residents reeling under repeated climate shocks, urgent administrative action is imperative to prevent further chaos.
