Dry weather likely during Chhath Puja in Bihar, no rain forecast

Patna: The grand festival of Chhath Puja in Bihar has begun, and the worship of Karna is being performed on the second day today. During this period, a gradual change in the weather in the state is being felt. The effect of cold has increased in the mornings and evenings, while rural areas are experiencing more cold compared to urban areas. According to the Meteorological Department, the weather in Bihar is likely to remain generally dry during Chhath Puja, and no rain has been forecast for any district at present.

According to weather estimates, the maximum temperature in the state today may remain around 31 degrees and the minimum temperature around 20 degrees Celsius. The sky will not remain completely clear in approximately 15 districts, including Patna. However, people may get some relief from the sun coming out in the afternoon, while the feeling of cold will increase again as evening sets in. In this situation, devotees going to Chhath ghats have been advised to keep warm clothes with them in the evenings and mornings.

Fog likely in North Bihar and Seemanchal

According to the Patna centre of the Meteorological Department, the influence of the western wind system has increased in the regions of Eastern Uttar Pradesh, due to which a change is also being seen in the weather of Bihar. There is a possibility of light to moderate fog remaining in the mornings in most areas of North Bihar, including Muzaffarpur. Fog and mist conditions may also develop in the mornings in some areas of Seemanchal.

The movement of clouds in the sky may continue in approximately 15 districts, including Patna, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur, Vaishali, Bhojpur, Begusarai, Champaran, Samastipur, Darbhanga, and Madhubani.

Increase in maximum temperature in the last 24 hours

During the last 24 hours, an increase of one degree Celsius was recorded in the maximum temperature of Bihar, rising to 28.2 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, the minimum temperature remained at 19.6 degrees Celsius. During this period, western winds continued to blow at a speed of approximately three kilometres per hour.

Weather to remain pleasant during Chhath Puja

According to the Meteorological Department, the movement of clouds in the sky may continue during the day for the next three days, but the chances of rain are negligible. The weather is also expected to remain generally normal on November 15 and 16. No major change in temperature is likely.

Overall, the weather is expected to remain dry and relatively pleasant during Chhath Puja, which may provide considerable convenience to devotees during the morning and evening argahs. However, caution is necessary considering the cold in the mornings and evenings.