The weather of Bihar has now taken a turn. The dawn passed with the pink cold. When the month of Pus arrived, the cold definitely increased but its nature was still mild in Bihar. It was about to say goodbye to the month of December but the cold was dodging this time. People were sweating during the day and the temperature was definitely going down at night. The reason for this was also given by the Meteorological Department. When the year 2023 was about to end, on Sunday, the last day of the year, the cold changed its attitude. For the first time this season, Cold Day in Bihar occurred in Bihar. If we talk about the last four days, the mercury dropped by 12 degrees in Bihar. Dense fog started appearing in many districts. Cold wave has not been announced yet in Bihar. The Meteorological Department has told how the weather of Bihar will be in the month of January.
Why are there chances of rain in Bihar?
Westerly wind blew at a speed of 15-20 kilometers per hour and a cold day situation was created in Bihar. The maximum temperature recorded in Patna on Sunday was 13.5 degrees. It was extremely cold in the capital on Sunday. Severe cold day conditions persisted in Patna. However, the official announcement of cold day and cold wave has not been made by IMD yet. IMD’s senior meteorologist Ashish Kumar has told that. Western disturbance is going to become active. Due to this, light rain is forecast in some areas of South Bihar between 3rd and 5th.
What will be the impact of late arrival of cold wave in Bihar?
At present there is influence of Pachhua and North Pachhua in the state. At the same time, a cyclonic system is formed in North Haryana between 1.5 and 3.1 km from the surface. Due to this, changes are taking place in the weather. Meteorologists said that this time the cold day or cold wave has started late. Due to this, there is little possibility of getting relief from cold till at least 25th January. There is a possibility of light rain from January 2.
Why did the weather patterns change?
The icy winds coming from the mountains have completely changed the mood of the weather. Along with the fall in mercury, snowfall on the mountains will cause shivering. There will be dense fog from late night till morning. Kankani will be felt due to the westerly wind. According to the bulletin issued from the Meteorological Department, Pusa, there is a possibility of rain in the first week of the new year.
When does the situation of cold day and cold wave occur?
When the minimum temperature falls below 10 degrees and the maximum temperature falls by at least 4.5 degrees, then this situation is called cold day. Apart from this, cold wave conditions occur even when the minimum temperature goes below 4 degrees. The capital Patna was the coldest on Sunday where the minimum temperature was recorded at 11.9 degrees Celsius.
How beneficial is the season for farmers?
There has been a change in the weather in Bihar due to sudden drop in temperature. However, a cold wave like situation may occur in a week. This change has happened due to snowfall in the mountains. On the other hand, wheat crops will benefit from this season. The difficulties have definitely increased due to shivering due to cold. But the farmers have got relief as their crops which were being destroyed are getting benefit. For the first time in the month of December, dew drops were seen on trees and plants on Thursday night. Water was dripping from the plant in the morning. Especially the wheat plants were bathed with dew. Cold and fog can prove to be a boon for wheat and maize. Wheat will grow rapidly in this season, even late. Rabi crops will benefit greatly if it rains.
Which patients need to be alert?
After the increased cold in Bihar, now people need to be conscious about their health. Especially diabetes, blood pressure and heart patients should take special care of their health. They should take medicines regularly. People’s bodies are not adapted to the sudden increase in cold. In such a situation, there is a greater risk of catching cold. Children and the elderly need to take special care in this season. Children should be dressed in warm enough clothes when taken out of the room in the morning. One should not bathe in open space with hot water and one should avoid eating cold things kept in the refrigerator.
How to protect animals?
Dr. A Sattar, meteorologist of Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, has advised the farmers to take special care of the animals in view of the cold. Do not leave the animals in the open. Do not give cold food and cold water. Use dry grass or ash for this. Protect dairy animals from liver fluke infection. Do not feed paddy straw. Keep the animal shed and the bodies of the animals covered. Keep the animals in a dry place. The place for keeping animals should be smoke free. Give lukewarm water three-four times a day. Give balanced and salt-rich supplementary food. Give cake and jaggery in extra quantity, so that the body of the animals remains warm.