{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "Bihar's Split Weather: Storms and Heavy Rain Batter the North While the Southwest Bakes Above 42 Degrees",
  "summary": "On June 18, several districts in north and north-eastern Bihar face an alert for storms gusting up to 60 km per hour and heavy rain, while south-western Bihar braces for a severe heatwave with temperatures crossing 42 degrees.",
  "content": "As the monsoon arrives, Bihar's weather is currently wearing two completely opposite faces. In one part of the state clouds are pouring down and fierce winds are gathering to wreak havoc, while in another part the blazing sun is leaving people gasping. The weather department says that from June 18 the state's conditions will stay extremely volatile for the next few days, and people have been advised to stay alert.\n\nWhat is driving this sharp contrast\nA weather system is behind this swing. According to the weather department, the northern limit of the monsoon is currently passing through Muzaffarpur and Jamui. Alongside this, a seasonal trough line runs from Punjab all the way to Bihar, threading through Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. It is this trough that is pushing large amounts of moisture into north Bihar, setting the stage for heavy rain and storms there.\n\nDistricts in the path of the storm\nWeather scientists warn that on June 18 conditions could turn dangerous across many districts of north-central and north-eastern Bihar. Supaul, Araria, Kishanganj, Purnia, Katihar, Madhepura, Saharsa, Muzaffarpur, Vaishali, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Darbhanga, Samastipur and Madhubani are all flagged for a strong likelihood of intense thunder and lightning at several places.\n\nDuring this spell, destructive storms and high winds blowing at 50 to 60 km per hour could sweep through these areas. Winds this strong pose the biggest threat to mud houses and slum dwellings, which could be damaged. A separate alert for heavy rain at one or two locations has been issued specifically for Araria, Kishanganj and Supaul. Given the threat of violent storms, an orange and yellow alert for winds of 60 km per hour has been put in place for these districts.\n\nRelief is still far off in the southwest\nWhile north Bihar is set to be drenched, people in south-western Bihar will have to wait longer for the monsoon's relief. The weather department has issued a heatwave warning for the districts of Bhabhua, Rohtas and Aurangabad. Scorching hot winds are expected to blow through these areas in the afternoon, forcing people to stay indoors.\n\nWhere the mercury climbed and the heat bit hardest\nThe grip of the heat is clear in the numbers too. Over the past 24 hours the state's highest maximum temperature, 42.2 degrees Celsius, was recorded in Kaimur (Bhabhua). Beyond that, Shekhpura, Buxar and Kaimur saw severe heatwave-like conditions. In the capital Patna, as well as Gaya, Buxar and across south-central and south-western Bihar, the maximum temperature is expected to stay between 40 and 42 degrees Celsius. With that, the combination of humidity and heat could leave people drained through the day.\n\nWhat this means for you\n• Across India: This split pattern is a reminder that during the monsoon many regions can face storms and heatwaves at the same time, so plan travel and outdoor work only after checking the latest weather updates.\n• In Bihar: People in northern districts like Supaul, Araria and Kishanganj should guard mud houses and stay clear of lightning, while those in Bhabhua, Rohtas and Aurangabad should stay indoors during the afternoon to avoid the heatwave.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. Which Bihar districts are under a storm and rain alert on June 18?\nSupaul, Araria, Kishanganj, Purnia, Katihar, Madhepura, Saharsa, Muzaffarpur, Vaishali, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Darbhanga, Samastipur and Madhubani face the threat of intense thunder, lightning and winds of 50 to 60 km per hour.\n\n2. Which districts have a heatwave warning?\nThe weather department has issued a heatwave warning for Bhabhua, Rohtas and Aurangabad, where scorching hot winds are expected in the afternoon.\n\n3. Where was the highest temperature recorded in the last 24 hours?\nThe state's highest maximum temperature of 42.2 degrees Celsius was recorded in Kaimur (Bhabhua).\n\n4. Why is Bihar's weather so split right now?\nThe monsoon's northern limit is passing through Muzaffarpur and Jamui and a trough line runs from Punjab to Bihar, bringing moisture and rain to north Bihar while the southwest stays hot.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/bihar/bihar-ka-mausama-do-rngon-men-bnta-uttara-ke-jilon-men-andhi-barisha-ka-kahara-d-1509",
  "category": "Bihar",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-17",
  "tags": [
    "Bihar weather",
    "IMD warning",
    "Bihar rain",
    "heatwave alert",
    "monsoon Bihar",
    "thunderstorm",
    "north Bihar weather",
    "Patna temperature"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}