Bihar Weather: Heatwave Grips Patna as IMD Warns of Heavy Rains from July 15

Bihar's Unbearable Heatwave Grips Residents

If you’ve stepped outside in Patna or anywhere in Bihar lately, you’ve probably felt the heat clinging to your skin well before breakfast. The mercury has been stubbornly floating between 29°C and 36°C, turning everyday life into a sweaty ordeal. There’s really no escaping it—shops, workplaces, local chai stalls—everywhere you look, people are reaching for cold water and shade. Some school kids have even started carrying mini fans in their backpacks, while street vendors rush to cover their carts with tarps to keep produce from wilting.

The humidity isn’t letting up either. People complain it’s getting harder to catch a breeze even during the night. Simple errands feel like a workout, especially for rickshaw pullers and street workers who brave the sun for hours. Local clinics have reported a spike in heat exhaustion cases, with doctors urging folks to drink more water and avoid going out at noon.

Amid all this, the daylight is noticeably shifting. Sunrise in Patna is creeping a few minutes later each week—from 5:02 AM at the start of July to 5:16 AM as the month closes. Sunset is coming sooner too, from 6:45 PM down to 6:36 PM, cutting out that bit of golden hour relief people had at dusk. For many, the shorter days just mean less time to get things done before darkness and mosquitoes set in.

IMD Predicts Heavy Monsoon Rains: What Residents Should Expect

There’s a twist coming. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has stepped forward with an alert: heavy monsoon rains are on the way, likely kicking in around July 15. Usually, July in Bihar isn’t exactly dry—locals expect 8 to 15 days of rain, enough to soak rice paddies and cool overheated roofs. But this year’s Bihar weather warning is raising a few eyebrows.

The IMD’s forecast suggests we’re in for pounding rainfall, not just quick showers. This could bring welcome relief for parched fields and tired city dwellers, but it’s not all sunshine and rainbows after the downpour starts. The authorities are already putting people on notice: stock up on essentials, check your roof’s leaks, and be ready for roads to turn into streams. Power cuts and transport delays often follow intense rain here, so drivers and commuters are being told to plan for the unexpected.

On the farming side, there’s cautious optimism. Farmers in districts like Muzaffarpur and Gaya rely heavily on July rains for their paddy, but too much water too fast can spell trouble. Local agriculture officers say they’re keeping a close eye on the forecast and advising growers to prepare drainage channels to avoid waterlogging. It’s a delicate balance—everyone wants rain, but nobody wants floods.

The IMD’s monsoon alert has also set off a flurry of activity among municipal workers in Patna. They’re clearing drains, stacking sandbags where flooding is most common, and posting advisories in neighborhoods typically hit hardest by heavy rain.

Now, as the people of Bihar brace for another change in the weather, everyday routines hang in the balance. From autos navigating puddles to kids swapping heat complaints for rain games, life here is always about adapting to what nature throws next. One thing’s certain: nobody will miss the heatwave when those monsoon clouds finally roll in.