Patna. The weather may become colder now. The temperature in Patna and surrounding areas may drop by two to four degrees Celsius in the next 48 hours. According to the forecast released by the Meteorological Center on Thursday, the state is currently under the influence of westerly and north westerly winds. The wind is blowing up to 5.8 km above the surface. Meteorologists said that after the change in temperature in the next 48 hours, there is a possibility of no significant change in the weather for the next three days. There was severe cold winds on Thursday also. The maximum temperature of the city decreased by two degrees Celsius and was recorded at 19.7 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature was 11.6 degrees Celsius.
Severe cold expected till January 15
There are chances of severe cold in the state between 12th and 15th January. During this period, cold day or cold wave conditions may occur at one or two places in the state. IMD Patna has issued an alert and advisory to avoid cold in the forecast. This change in weather is going to happen due to the activity of western disturbance.
possibility of cold westerlies
According to the forecast of IMD Patna, there is a possibility of cold westerly blowing at the speed of 15-20 kilometers per hour in the state for the next three days from Friday to Sunday. Due to this, the maximum temperature is likely to drop to four to six degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature to fall below 10 degrees Celsius. IMD has advised the people of the state to take measures to protect themselves from cold. Wear warm clothes and drink hot beverages. Listen to the bulletins issued by IAD from time to time and follow their advice.
Weather changed in Bihar due to activation of Western Disturbance
According to IMD’s senior meteorologist Ashish Kumar, icy cold westerlies and north-westers are continuously blowing in the sky. The weather in Bihar has taken a turn due to the activation of Western Disturbance. Here the westerly wind has become stronger since Thursday. Due to this Kankani was felt in the state. As far as minimum temperature is concerned, a significant decline has also been recorded in it.
Two to three degree drop in North Bihar
Analysis of the data makes it clear that due to the cold wind throughout the day on Thursday, the maximum temperature has dropped by four degrees Celsius in South Bihar and by two to three degrees in North Bihar as compared to Wednesday. The lowest minimum temperature in the state was recorded at 8 degrees Celsius in Sabour on January 11. The highest maximum temperature of the state has been recorded in Sabour itself at 23 degrees Celsius.
The mercury fell 5.1 degrees below normal in Darbhanga.
The mood of the weather is changing to such an extent and at such a pace that people are finding it difficult to protect themselves from it. A day earlier on Wednesday the temperature was higher than normal. That means the temperature recorded on this day was higher than it should be. Not even 24 hours had passed when suddenly the temperature dropped to 5.1 degrees below normal. Because of this, a large number of people fell prey to it. People said that the coldest feeling of this year was felt only on Thursday.
Experiencing chills despite being wrapped in cloaks
While on Wednesday the highest temperature was recorded at 22.1 degrees, which was 1.7 degrees more than normal, on Thursday it reached close to 15 degrees, which was 5.1 degrees less than normal. Here, the icy westerly wind blowing every evening kept shivering. The situation was such that the cold continued to torment even in the afternoon. Despite being wrapped in thick clothes, I continued to feel chill. Because of this, people hid in their homes as the evening approached. Roads along with squares and intersections became deserted.
Patna’s air quality improves, Bhagalpur’s air quality worse than Delhi
Continuous improvement is being recorded in the air quality of the capital. The city’s AQI was recorded at 223 on Thursday. Due to increasing cold in the city for the last few days, the air quality of the capital was continuously deteriorating. The air quality of Bhagalpur was recorded higher than Delhi. Bhagalpur’s air quality was recorded at 360, while Delhi’s air quality was recorded at 348.