Bihar Braces for Intense Weather: Yellow Alert Across 27 Districts

Apr, 16 2025

Bihar on High Alert for Severe Weather

Bihar weather has turned a serious page, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) putting 27 of its northern districts on a yellow alert. The alert, in place from April 7 to April 9, 2025, forecasts nasty weather elements like thunderstorms with frequent lightning, gusty winds reaching 40-50 km/h, and light to moderate rain showers. Residents in locations like Patna, West Champaran, East Champaran, Vaishali, and Katihar should prepare for significant weather changes, with Patna set to see some rain on April 8.

It's been hot lately, with early April feeling pretty toasty as the thermometer nearly hit the 40°C mark. But brace yourselves — temperatures were expected to crank up even more before the storm clouds take over.

Orange Alert Follows with Elevated Threats

While folks were dealing with the yellow alert, another troubling announcement came down the line. On April 13, an orange alert rolled in, covering Bihar, Jharkhand, and Gangetic West Bengal. This warning raised the stakes, hinting at thundersqualls packing winds up to 50-60 km/h, hailstorms, and heavy rain landing randomly. The IMD links these intense weather events to several low-pressure areas moving across the heart of India, tangoing with cyclonic circulations hovering over Madhya Pradesh and coastal Andhra Pradesh.

Authorities have sounded the alarm for everyone in the impact zones to stay vigilant. Areas prone to damage from toppling trees or structural subsidence should be on high alert.

As April 15 ticked in, the IMD's bulletins kept highlighting the continuous thundersquall risk in Bihar and Odisha. Heavy showers were predicted in regions like Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim. And here's the twist: once the storms shove off, temperatures across northwest India could climb once again, priming the scene for potential heatwaves.

The dance between high temperatures and stormy skies is something locals need to keep an eye on. With weather patterns showing no mercy, staying informed and cautious is crucial for everyone's safety.