Bihar Weather Update: Cold and fog continue to wreak havoc in Bihar, severe cold alert issued in 17 districts

Patna. For the third consecutive day, people in Bihar's capital Patna and surrounding areas received relief from the morning fog followed by sunshine throughout the day. For the next four days, relief from the cold is expected in Patna and southern parts due to morning fog and daytime sunshine.A cold day warning has been issued for 17 northern districts, with dense fog, on Tuesday, except for the southern parts. The weather is expected to remain normal in other areas, including Patna.Cold day is likely in East and West Champaran, Siwan, Sitamarhi, Shivhar, Muzaffarpur, Vaishali, Samastipur, Madhubani, Darbhanga, Supaul, Madhepura, Saharsa, Araria, Purnia, Katihar of Bihar.According to the Patna Meteorological Center, a western disturbance is expected to activate in the western Himalayan region on January 15th. Its effects will last until January 20th and 21st. This will result in dense fog and cold spells.rise in temperatureOn Monday, very dense fog prevailed in Purnia and Supaul, while fog continued to affect the remaining districts. Supaul recorded the lowest visibility of 10 meters. Within the state, Samastipur (Pusa) recorded a low of 4.6 degrees Celsius.The minimum temperature in the capital was 10.7 degrees Celsius. Except for Aurangabad, Jiradei in Siwan, Madhepura, and Kishanganj, the minimum temperatures in the remaining districts, including Patna, increased.On Monday, Patna recorded a maximum temperature of 22.0 degrees Celsius, while Kishanganj recorded the highest temperature at 27.0 degrees Celsius. Except for Buxar, Sasaram, Arwal, Dehri, Aurangabad, and Gayaji, the remaining districts, including Patna, recorded an increase in maximum temperatures.Temperature of major citiesCityMax (°C)Minimum (°C)Gayaji23.08.2Bhagalpur23.28.0Patna22.010.7Muzaffarpur20.610.0