Rainfall is being recorded in several districts of Bihar under the influence of the Arnab cyclone, with the meteorological department issuing a rain alert for 33 districts in the state.

Weather conditions and forecast

According to the Meteorological Centre, this weather condition may persist until November 1. Continuous rain is occurring in several areas including Patna, Bettiah, Samastipur, Begusarai and Gopalganj.

During the past 24 hours, rainfall was recorded throughout the day in Patna, causing the temperature to drop by up to seven degrees.

In view of the most severe conditions, the department has declared a red alert in Sitamarhi and Madhubani districts. Additionally, an orange alert has been issued for four districts and a yellow alert for 27 districts.

Alert categories and crop damage

The department has expressed apprehension of very heavy rain, lightning and strong winds blowing at speeds of 50 to 60 kilometres per hour in the districts under the red alert.

Due to this unseasonal rain and squall, standing mature paddy, sugarcane, potato and other vegetable crops in the fields have suffered damage.