The cold in Bihar is now showing its severe nature. The minimum temperature has fallen below ten degrees Celsius in more than 17 districts. Bhagalpur’s Sabour (Bhagalpur Weather) was the coldest on Sunday, where the temperature dropped to 5 degrees. Whereas the minimum temperature of Banka was 6.3 degrees. The temperature in Kishanganj was 7 degrees and in the capital Patna it was 9.7 degrees. The state has been experiencing severe cold continuously for the last three days. Fog and cold wind blowing from the Himalayas have increased the severity. The Meteorological Department has issued an alert of cold day in eight-nine districts and cold wave in other districts.
The mercury in Sabour of Bhagalpur is 5 degrees.
The temperature of Bhagalpur district continues to rise and fall. On Sunday, the maximum temperature increased by one degree Celsius and the night temperature decreased by 2.4 (minimum) degrees Celsius. On Sunday, the maximum temperature was 17.0 and the minimum was 5.0 degrees Celsius. Earlier on Saturday, the maximum temperature was 16 degrees and the minimum was 7.4 degrees Celsius. Here, the Meteorological Department has predicted that the temperature will continue to drop till January 16. There will be fog in the morning, there will be light sunshine during the day. During this period, there is a possibility of westerly wind, the average wind speed can be 2 to 6 kilometers per hour.
Information from weather department..
Dr. Sunil Kumar, Nodal Officer of Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour Rural Agricultural Service, said that there is a possibility of slight increase in temperature from January 17. It is advisable for farmers to avoid any kind of spraying of wheat in strong winds. Irrigate the vegetables as per requirement and keep inspecting the mustard crop. Currently, there is a high possibility of the attack of Mahu insect, there is a possibility of late blight disease in the potato crop. Keep monitoring continuously.
Weather of Seemanchal including Purnia
The severity of cold has increased in Seemanchal also. Dense fog, cold wave and bone-chilling cold are now no less than a problem for the people. Cold wave continues. Sunday was the coldest day of this season with dense fog everywhere and cloud cover throughout the day. For the first time, the Meteorological Department has recorded the maximum temperature of 17.0 and minimum temperature of 8.0 degrees Celsius in Purnia. The Meteorological Department has issued an alert and advised to leave the house only when there is urgent work. Especially children and elderly people have been asked to avoid cold. According to meteorologists, the temperature continuously decreases due to cold wave. Due to this, the shivering cold continues. The situation is such that getting out of the quilt has become equivalent to risking one’s life. People are either staying near the heater or resorting to bonfire throughout the day.
Why did the cold increase?
This weather condition is due to the icy westerly wind. According to experts, due to the westerly wind blowing at a speed of 25 km per hour, a cold day like situation is prevailing. According to the information released by the Meteorological Department, the weather condition is going to be similar on Monday also. The forecast shows the possibility of relief from January 17 onwards.
Munger completely in the grip of cold wave
Munger is completely in the grip of cold wave. People are shivering due to cold. The temperature is continuously decreasing due to the icy westerly wind. The minimum temperature was recorded at seven degrees Celsius on Sunday, but there is no hope for people to get relief from this biting cold. Meanwhile, experts of the Meteorological Department have forbidden children and elderly people from leaving their homes till next week. The cold westerly wind that has been blowing for the last three-four days has badly affected people’s daily routine.
Munger’s minimum temperature is eight degrees
It was the coldest in Munger on Saturday night. There was fog in the morning on Sunday also and people remained worried due to westerly wind. Kankani had a bad impact on life. However, the sun definitely came out after 12 noon. But the sunlight was completely ineffective. After three o’clock in the evening, the biting cold again started troubling people. By five o’clock in the evening, people entered their homes and started making preparations to protect themselves from the cold. According to the Meteorological Department, there is no hope of people getting relief from the cold wave. On Monday also the maximum temperature will be 16 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature will be 8 degrees Celsius. The cold will increase due to drop in temperature in the morning, evening and night.