Bihar is in the grip of cold and fog has slowed down the pace of life. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Center has predicted dense fog in many districts till January 7. According to the Meteorological Department, there is every possibility of dense fog in northern and north-eastern districts like West Champaran, East Champaran, Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Supaul, Araria and Kishanganj. It is expected to have an adverse impact on road transport, rail and air services.

These districts were kept in alert or watch category

The Meteorological Department has placed Saran, Siwan, Gopalganj, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga and Samastipur in ‘alert’ or ‘watch’ category, where the effect of fog along with cold can be seen. However, the situation is not considered very serious. According to meteorologists, due to weakening of westerly wind speed and increase in humidity in the atmosphere, fog can last for a long time.

No warning for these districts

At present, no warning has been issued in the districts of South and Central Bihar – Patna, Nalanda, Jehanabad, Begusarai, Sheikhpura, Munger, Bhagalpur, Banka and Jamui. These have been kept in the ‘Green Zone’.

Yellow alert issued here

‘Yellow alert’ has been implemented in Gaya, Nawada and surrounding areas, where the impact of cold can be felt relatively more. In view of the cold weather in Rohtas, Aurangabad, Kaimur and Bhojpur, people have been advised to remain alert.

Gaya recorded lowest temperature of 5.5 degree Celsius

Today the lowest minimum temperature of 5.5 degrees Celsius was recorded in Gaya. In other districts the minimum temperature has been recorded between 6 to 12 degrees Celsius. In the last 24 hours, a drop in minimum temperature has been recorded in many areas. The Meteorological Department has clarified that cold and foggy conditions may persist in the coming days, hence people need to take necessary precautions.

The cold wave is continuing in Bihar for the last 8 days. Especially in many districts of South Bihar and western region including Patna, Jehanabad, Gaya, Nawada, it is experiencing severe cold. In view of this, today (December 26), Patna District Magistrate Thiagarajan SM has given instructions to close educational activities in all schools from Anganwadi, Play School to Class VIII till December 30. Along with this, instructions have been given to keep all educational institutions above class 8 open from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm.

In Bihar, the mercury has started falling in many districts since December 20, in view of which the Patna District Magistrate had directed to keep play schools, Anganwadi to eighth class closed from December 23 to December 26. The cold has not reduced yet and the temperature is not increasing. Keeping this in view, Patna DM has taken a big decision.

Kankani continues with drop in mercury

Let us tell you that the cold outbreak continues continuously. The day temperature of 14.6 degrees Celsius was recorded in the capital Patna on Friday (26 December), with a drop of 3.8 degrees. The sun did not shine throughout the day and Kankani continued with the westerly wind. Samastipur recorded the maximum temperature of 15.4 degrees Celsius with a drop of 4.9 degrees Celsius.

Mercury also dropped in Madhubani, Darbhanga and Supaul

Apart from this, there was a drop of two to four degrees in the temperature in Madhubani, Darbhanga, Supaul, Muzaffarpur, Jehanabad, Motihari, Chhapra, Siwan, Buxar and the temperature in these districts was also around 15 degrees, due to which cold wave conditions were recorded throughout the day. In view of the cold, now the administrations of all the districts are seen in active mode.

Bonfire arrangements are being made everywhere in Patna.

Bonfires are being arranged everywhere in Patna. According to the Meteorological Department, there is no hope of relief from cold till 31st December. Especially many districts of South Bihar including Patna will be more affected by cold, hence people need to be careful.

In the second week of December, the effect of cold has started becoming visible in almost all the states of North India. A huge drop in temperature was also recorded in Bihar. Especially the morning has started getting very cold. In such a situation, Patna administration has decided to change the class timings to provide convenience to the school students up to class 8th.

The timing for children studying up to 8th in all private and government schools of the district including pre-schools, Anganwadi centers of Patna has been changed from 8.30 am. Classes will now continue till 4.00 pm. The new timing has been implemented from Thursday, December 11, which will currently continue till next Thursday, December 18.

It is important to pay attention to children’s health

Bihar district administration has issued a notification giving this information. Also, it is written on the post, “In view of the possibility of adverse impact on the health and life of children due to extreme cold weather and low temperature conditions in the district, the District Magistrate, Patna has suspended the educational activities up to class 8 in all private and government schools of the district including pre-school, Anganwadi centers from 11.12.2025 to 18.12.2025 from 08.30 AM to 04:00 PM. “Instructions have been given to operate only between 10:00 and 15:00.”

In view of the possibility of adverse impact on the health and life of children due to extremely cold weather and low temperature conditions in the district, the District Magistrate, Patna has stopped educational activities up to class 8 in all private and government schools of the district including pre-schools, Anganwadi centres… pic.twitter.com/VTkzaMysGh

— District Administration Patna (@dm_patna) December 10, 2025

Today’s weather in Bihar

Cold is now slowly showing its effect in Bihar. There is chill due to falling temperature in the morning and evening. In most parts of Bihar including Patna, the minimum temperature has reached 9 to 14 degrees, while the average maximum temperature is 24 to 28 degrees.

How will be the weather of Bihar in the next two days?

The Meteorological Department says that there may be fog in the night and morning in Patna, West Champaran, East Champaran, Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Darbhanga, Supaul, Araria, Kishanganj, Bhagalpur, Khagaria, Aurangabad and Jamui. At the same time, there may be a significant drop in the temperature of Arwal, Jehanabad, Aurangabad, Gaya, Rohta and Kaimur in the next two days. The minimum temperature can reach between 8 to 10 degrees.

There are signs of rain in Bihar in the first week of October. Today (Wednesday) heavy rain alert has been issued in seven districts of the state by Patna Meteorological Center. These seven districts include Kishanganj, Araria, Katihar, Purnia, Bhagalpur, Madhepura and Supaul. Along with lightning shining in these districts, there has also been a warning of thunderstorms. On the other hand, if there is heavy rains, the Dussehra fair may fade in these districts.

Apart from this, there is a possibility of rain in the majority districts of North Bihar with clouds. Its effect starts late at night. The department was issued a yellow alert on rainfall, Saharsa, Madhepura and Purnia between 1:56 am to 4:56 am. On the other hand, in many districts of eastern and central areas of South Bihar, rain and cloud roaring can cause winds at a speed of 30 to 40 km in some places.

The process of rain will continue till October 6

According to the Meteorological Department, the process of rain in the state will continue till October 6. During this time, there is a possibility of rain in all the districts of Bihar. Its effect will be more in North Bihar. If there is rain, there will also be a drop in temperature. According to the Meteorological Department, three to four degrees of mercury may fall in the state since tomorrow (02 October 2025).

On Tuesday, there was some decrease in the temperature of the state. The capital Patna fell by eight degrees to a maximum temperature of 35 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature was 38 degrees Celsius in Motihari. At number two was Farbisganj where the maximum temperature was 37.2 degrees Celsius. The average temperature of the state was close to 35 degrees.

There was no rain in any district during the day on Tuesday. There was very light rain in some places in the morning. According to the report released on Tuesday afternoon, Muzaffarpur received 7.6 mm, East Champaran 3.8 and Sitamarhi 2.8 mm.

There is a possibility of heavy rains in 15 districts of Bihar today (Thursday). Alert has been issued by Patna Meteorological Center regarding this. If there is an essential work then only leave the house because there is a possibility of falling in the districts with clouds in alert districts.

The effect of alert in Bihar has started appearing since morning. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert in Bhojpur, Kaimur, Rohtas, Aurangabad, Arwal, Jehanabad and Gaya districts between 4.35 minutes to 7.35 minutes, ie Yellow alert for rain for three hours.

Alert issued today in these 15 districts including Supaul

Talking about the 15 districts of warning, there is a possibility of very heavy rains in Supaul, Araria, Rohtas, Aurangabad and Kaimur. At the same time, there is a possibility of heavy rainfall in Western Champaran, East Champaran, Sitamarhi, Shivhar, Madhubani, Kishanganj, Purnia, Katihar, Gopalganj and Gaya districts. In all these districts, strong winds can be blowing at a speed of 30 to 40 kilometers per hour with cloud roaring and thunderclap.

How will the weather be in the capital Patna today?

In South Bihar, there is a possibility of rain from medium levels to stopping from the middle level in the majority districts including the capital Patna. There is every possibility of rainfall in most districts of North Bihar. Tomorrow (Friday), the monsoon will be more active and there will be heavy rain in the whole of Bihar.

Kishanganj district has the highest rainfall

According to the report released on Wednesday, Kishanganj has recorded heavy rainfall with 86 mm. 52.8 mm in Western Champaran, 44.2 in Rohtas, 42.4 in Khagaria, 40 in Samastipur, 36.4 in Gopalganj, 32.8 in Purnia, Bhabhua 32.4, East Champaran 26.6, 24.2 in Darbhanga, 24.2 in Araria, 24.01, 22.2 in Banka, 22.2, 21.2 in Aurangabad, 21.2 in Aurangabad, 19.2, 18.4 in Buxar. Katihar received 14.2 mm of rainfall, 13.6 in Bhojpur and 13.02 mm in Saharsa.

Most districts of South Bihar received less rainfall on Wednesday, but there was no special change in temperature. The highest temperature was recorded at 34.4 degrees Celsius in Sheikhpura. The mercury of the capital Patna was 32.7 degrees. Most districts of the state had a temperature between 31 and 32 degrees.

Bihar Weather News 18 June 2025: The southwest monsoon has entered the state since Tuesday (June 17, 2025). It is likely to expand from today (Wednesday). Due to this, there is a possibility of rain in the majority districts of the state including the capital Patna. Today, heavy rain has been warned in eight districts of the eastern part of the state.

Today, the eight districts where heavy rainfall has been warned include West Champaran, Kishanganj, Bhagalpur, Banka, Jamui, Araria, Katihar and Purnia. In all these districts, strong winds can be blowing at a speed of 40 to 50 kilometers per hour. Apart from cloud roaring, there is also every possibility of thunderstorms.

On the other hand, East Champaran, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Buxar, Bhojpur, Rohtas, Kaimur, Arwal, Aurangabad, Gaya, Jehanabad, Patna, Nalanda, Nawada, Sheikhpura, Begusarai and Lakhisarai are expected to have moderate rainfall today. In these districts, strong winds can be blowing at a speed of 40 to 50 kilometers per hour. There is also a possibility of cloud roaring and thunderclap.

Talking about the north central and eastern areas of the state, light or moderate rainfall has also been predicted in Madhubani, Darbhanga, Sitamarhi, Shivhar, Samastipur, Muzaffarpur, Vaishali, Madhepura, Saharsa, Munger and Khagaria. Alert for cloud roaring and thunderstorms has also been issued in these areas.

Where did it cause so much rain in Bihar?

If you look at the data recorded before 12 noon on Tuesday afternoon, Siwan has the highest rainfall with 85.2 mm. Bhagalpur has received medium level rainfall with 53.7 mm, 53.4 in West Champaran, 31.6 in Katihar, 27.8 in Saharsa, 23.02 in Gopalganj, 21.6 in Purnia, 20.4 in Banka, 20.4 in Madhepura, 17.2 in Munger, 17.2 in Nawada and 15.4 mm in Araria.

Bhojpur had a temperature of 40.5 degrees Celsius. Other districts had temperatures below 40 degrees. Talking about Patna, the maximum temperature was 38 degrees. Today (Wednesday) temperature is expected to fall further.