Heat wave yellow alert issued in five districts of Bihar, with Aurangabad recording a temperature of over 47 degrees Celsius. The scorching heat has left people in distress, with hot winds sweeping through several districts in South Bihar, including Patna. This has broken a 12-year record in Bihar, with Aurangabad reaching a maximum temperature of 47.7 degrees Celsius and Dehri recording 47 degrees Celsius. The previous record in Aurangabad was 46.2 degrees Celsius on June 12, 2012. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for heat wave in Buxar, Aurangabad, Gaya, Bhabua, and Rohtas.
The situation is expected to worsen, with hot nights likely in districts like Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Darbhanga, Bhabua, Rohtas, Aurangabad, and Nawada. The extreme heat has caused discomfort among the residents, as the mercury continues to rise. The weather department has advised people to take necessary precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses and stay hydrated. The scorching heatwave has affected normal life in Bihar, with people urged to stay indoors during peak hours.
The rising temperatures have also impacted agriculture, with farmers facing challenges in cultivating crops. The state government has issued guidelines to help farmers protect their crops from the heat and ensure proper irrigation. The heatwave has led to power outages in some areas, further adding to the woes of the residents. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and taking necessary steps to provide relief to the affected areas. The heatwave is expected to continue for the next few days, with no immediate respite in sight.
बिहार के पांच जिलों में हीट वेव का येलो अलर्ट जारी कर दिया गया है, जिसके कारण अधिकतम तापमान औरंगाबाद में 47.7 डिग्री और डेहरी में 47 डिग्री पहुंच गया है। इससे पहले 12 जून 2012 को भी औरंगाबाद में अधिकतम तापमान 46.2 डिग्री था। मौसम विभाग ने बक्सर, औरंगाबाद, गया, भभुआ और रोहतास में हीट वेव का येलो अलर्ट जारी किया है। इसके अलावा सीतामढ़ी, मधुबनी, दरभंगा, भभुआ, रोहतास, औरंगाबाद, एवं नवादा में गर्म रात्रि की संभावना है।
