Patna, there is news of relief amidst the scorching heat. Meteorological Center, Patna has issued an alert of rain and thunderstorm in many districts of Bihar. The Meteorological Department has issued an alert of moderate rainfall in the districts of Kosi and Seemanchal. During this time, the wind speed is expected to be between thirty to forty kilometers per hour. According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of rain and thunderstorm in Purnia, Araria, Kishanganj, Katihar, Supaul, Saharsa, Madhepura, Khagaria, Madhubani, Begusarai, Patna, Samastipur, Darbhanga, Vaishali, Saran, Shivhar, Muzaffarpur and Sitamarhi of the state on Tuesday.

The weather of many districts including Patna suddenly changed since Monday evening. Rains accompanied by strong winds in some areas of Patna, Muzaffarpur, Vaishali, Samastipur and East Champaran brought relief to people from the heat. On the other hand, the weather is pleasant in many districts including Purnia, Begusarai since Tuesday morning. The game of sun and shade continues. The Meteorological Department has appealed to be cautious about rain and thunderstorms. According to the meteorologist, a western disturbance is active in the form of cyclonic circulation in the lower troposphere. Due to its effect, moderate rain, thunder and lightning are expected with strong winds. Pre-monsoon is expected in entire Bihar from May 15.

Effect of heat wave in these districts

On the other hand, the effect of heat wave will remain in many districts including Bhojpur, Buxar, Arwal, Jehanabad, Kaimur, Gaya, Aurangabad, Nawada, Nalanda. The mercury is expected to remain above 40 degrees in these districts. The Meteorological Department has appealed to the people of these districts to be cautious of heat wave.

Southwest monsoon continues to advance
The southwest monsoon is advancing as per schedule and manner. Due to its effect, widespread rainfall along with heavy rainfall at some places was recorded in the Nicobar Islands during the last 24 hours. Till Tuesday, favorable conditions remain for the advance of southwest monsoon over Andaman Sea, South Bay of Bengal and parts of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Due to its effect, rainfall activity is likely to increase over Nicobar Islands during the next 24 hours, which will turn into widespread rainfall and heavy to very heavy rainfall at some places.