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Heatwave in Bihar last year, Coldwave this year
Last year, Bihar, including the capital Patna, experienced a heatwave during the summers. However, this year, the state is facing a coldwave during the winters. Thick fog and freezing temperatures have been prevailing for the past six days. The coldwave is expected to continue in the coming days as well.
Coldwave caused by dense fog and low visibility
The coldwave in Bihar is caused by dense fog that has formed a strong layer above the surface, extending up to two kilometers. The fog also contains dust particles, preventing sunlight from reaching the ground. As a result, temperatures have dropped significantly in most parts of the state. Normally, December to January witnesses active western disturbances resulting in winter rains and clear skies. However, this year, the situation is different, with continuous coldwave conditions since 2018.
Possibility of rain around 26-27 January
According to weather reports, a powerful western disturbance is expected to form around 26th January, which could lead to rainfall in Bihar on 26th or 27th January. This is likely to further intensify the cold conditions. IMD predicts that the coldwave may continue until 22nd January. Dense fog is expected in northern Bihar, while moderate to dense fog is likely in southern Bihar for the next three to four days.
Maximum cold recorded in Patna, Chapra, Bhagalpur
On Wednesday, the severe coldwave was recorded in several districts of Bihar, including Muzaffarpur, Buxar, Aurangabad, Patna, Bhagalpur, Purnia, Chapra, Sabour, Bhojpur, Kaimur, Khagaria, Jiradei, Agwanpur, and Kishanganj. The temperatures in these areas were recorded six to eleven degrees Celsius below normal. The maximum temperature in Patna was eight degrees Celsius below normal at 14.2 degrees, while Gaya recorded a maximum of 16.5 degrees Celsius, six degrees below normal. Bhagalpur recorded a maximum of 15.2 degrees Celsius, seven degrees below normal, and Purnia recorded a maximum of 14.2 degrees Celsius, ten degrees below normal.
पिछले साल गर्मियों में हीट वेव का दंश झेलने के बाद, इस साल बिहार में सर्दियों में कोल्ड वेव का दंश झेल रहा है। पिछले छह दिनों से ठंड और कोहरे की वजह से दिन के पारे सतह पर नहीं पहुंच रहा है। कोहरे के कारण बिहार में कोई जिला कोल्ड डे की स्थिति में नहीं पहुंच सका है। इसके बावजूद, शीतलहर का दौर अभी भी जारी है और आगे भी जारी रहने का पूर्वानुमान है। राज्य में 26-27 जनवरी को बारिश की संभावना है और इससे ठंड बढ़ेगी। बिहार के कई जिलों में ठंड की दर्जन दर्ज की गई है और तापमान सामान्य से काफी कम रह रहा है।
