A big change is now being seen in the weather of Patna, Bihar. The rainy days are over now. Now the situation of increase in temperature and heat wave is being created. It started from 08 May itself. On this day, the maximum temperature of Gaya was recorded at 40.2°C. Apart from this, strong sunlight and humid heat were seen in many districts including Patna. However, in the morning, thunderstorms were seen along with moderate rain in Muzaffarpur, Vaishali, Darbhanga and Samastipur. During this time, the wind was also blowing at a speed of 40 to 50 km per hour. After this, the weather remained dry throughout the day. The sun was shining and mild heat was felt.

In the evening, light rain was recorded at some places in Kaimur, Rohtas, Aurangabad, Gaya, Arwal and Jehanabad districts. According to the Meteorological Center, the weather will remain neutral till today. Sunshine and heat will remain, but from tomorrow i.e. May 10, heat wave and hot day like conditions will be seen. The temperature is likely to increase by ten degrees Celsius. At present, bright sunshine is being seen in most of the districts since this morning.

Wind direction is changing

According to Ashish Kumar, Director of Meteorological Center, Patna, the wind direction has started changing now. Instead of easterly winds, westerly winds are knocking in the state. As a result, due to the activation of anti-cyclonic circulation present in Odisha region, hot and dry westerly winds are coming to Bihar. Due to this, the weather of Bihar will remain hot and dry for the next few days. Therefore, there will be a significant increase in the day temperature. There is also a possibility of heat wave in some places of the state, especially in the districts of north-western, north-central, south Bihar, its effect may be more intense. From May 10 to May 14-16, the maximum temperature is likely to be 40°C or more in many places of the state.

Districts most affected by hot weather

Till May 16, the most affected districts by heat wave and heat wave are the North-Western i.e. West Champaran, East Champaran, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, South-West Bihar i.e. Buxar, Bhojpur, Rohtas, Bhabua, Aurangabad, and municipal areas of Arwal. There is a possibility of seeing severe havoc of heat wave and hot day. The next one week is very special in terms of weather. The districts least affected by this seasonal change are Supaul, Araria, Kishanganj