Heavy rainfall has brought life to a standstill in various districts of Bihar. The Meteorological Department had previously issued an alert, warning of continuous rain across the state, including the capital, Patna. The downpour has been accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms, leading to waterlogging in both rural and urban areas.
The relentless rain has significantly impacted road, rail, and air services. Schools and colleges have been closed in Patna and several other districts. Schools in Chhapra, Siwan, Motihari, and Gopalganj are also shut. Numerous low-lying areas in Patna are inundated. The heavy rainfall is directly affecting crops in other districts.
Power supply has been interrupted in both rural and urban areas due to the strong winds and rainfall. A flight from Delhi to Patna was diverted to Varanasi. According to the latest reports, Gopalganj district recorded the highest rainfall at 49.5 millimeters, followed by Gaya with 28 millimeters, and Aurangabad with 27.6 millimeters.
The Meteorological Department has issued a warning, predicting that winds could reach speeds of 30 to 40 kilometers per hour in most parts of the state. Several districts are under a red alert, including Vaishali, Darbhanga, and Madhubani. These districts are expected to receive more than 200 millimeters of rainfall, with a risk of lightning strikes.