# Bihar Weather Splits in Two: Rain Brewing Over 15 Seemanchal Districts, Mercury to Soar in 8 Southern Districts

> With the monsoon now almost active, Bihar's northern and eastern districts brace for rain, thunder and gusty winds, while the southern and south-western districts swelter under sticky heat.

**Type:** article · **Category:** Bihar · **Published:** 2026-06-18 · **Source:** TrendKia
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**Tags:** Bihar weather, IMD alert, rain alert, Seemanchal rain, Bihar monsoon, thunderstorm, South Bihar heat, Patna weather

Patna: Bihar is set to wear two very different faces on the same day. In the north, north-east and eastern districts, clouds will gather, lightning will crackle and strong winds will sweep through, while in the south-west and some central districts a sticky, oppressive heat will leave people drenched in sweat. According to IMD, the monsoon over the state is now almost active, and that is exactly why several districts are likely to get a welcome spell of rain.

Broadly speaking, 15 districts including Araria, Kishanganj and Purnia stand a chance of rain, while 8 districts including Gaya, Aurangabad and Rohtas will see the mercury hover between 38 and 40 degrees. In other words, within the same state some places will get a chance to cool off while others must endure the blaze.

## Rain Likely in These 15 Districts
Going by the weather department's forecast, light to moderate rain is on the cards today in Araria, Kishanganj, Purnia, Katihar, Supaul, Madhepura, Saharsa, Darbhanga, Madhubani, Sitamarhi, Muzaffarpur, East Champaran, West Champaran, Bhagalpur and Banka. A few pockets could also see sharp showers accompanied by thunder and lightning. People are advised to stay alert during this spell. All told, most districts of the state can expect some relief from the skies today.

## Where Storms and Lightning Threaten
The Patna weather office has put several districts of north Bihar and the Seemanchal belt on guard against thunderstorms and lightning strikes. Winds blowing at 30 to 50 kilometres per hour are expected in Araria, Kishanganj, Katihar, Supaul, Madhubani, Darbhanga, Sitamarhi, Muzaffarpur, Samastipur, Sheohar and East Champaran. Under such conditions, farmers and those working out in the open have been urged to take special care. Alongside north Bihar, the weather will also stay active in the Patna and Muzaffarpur areas, where the risk of lightning and waterlogging remains.

## Sweltering Heat Across South Bihar
Since today's rain will largely stay confined to north Bihar, the southern and south-western districts will feel the grip of the heat. The maximum temperature in Gaya, Aurangabad, Rohtas, Kaimur, Nawada, Arwal, Bhojpur and Buxar could climb to between 38 and 41 degrees Celsius. The humid heat in these areas will add to people's discomfort, with the scorching feel lingering through the day.

## These Districts Will Enjoy Pleasant Weather
Thanks to the clouds and rain, the weather is expected to stay relatively pleasant in Araria, Kishanganj, Purnia, Katihar, Supaul, Saharsa, Madhepura, Darbhanga and Madhubani. Temperatures in these districts could dip below normal, giving people considerable respite from the heat. The minimum temperature here may settle around 25 to 28 degrees Celsius.

## Where It Rained on Wednesday
This past Wednesday, the weather took a sudden turn in many parts of the state. Light to moderate rain was recorded across the Seemanchal and Mithilanchal districts. Reports of rain came in from Purnia, Kishanganj, Araria, Katihar, Darbhanga, Madhubani, Supaul and nearby areas. On the other hand, most of south Bihar including Patna remained under humid heat. Clouds did roll in at a few places, raising hopes that a downpour could break out any moment, but in the end the rain never came.

## What this means for you
- **Across India:** The monsoon turning active here signals the onset of rain spells across eastern and northern India in the coming days, so plan travel and farm work with care.
- **In Bihar:** People in the 15 northern and Seemanchal districts should avoid open areas during rain and lightning, while residents of the 8 southern districts including Gaya and Aurangabad must guard against the 38 to 41 degree heat and harsh sun.

## Questions & Answers

### 1. Which districts of Bihar are under a rain alert today?
Light to moderate rain is likely in 15 districts including Araria, Kishanganj, Purnia, Katihar, Supaul, Madhepura, Saharsa, Darbhanga, Madhubani, Sitamarhi, Muzaffarpur, East Champaran, West Champaran, Bhagalpur and Banka.

### 2. Which districts will be hottest and how high will the temperature go?
Gaya, Aurangabad, Rohtas, Kaimur, Nawada, Arwal, Bhojpur and Buxar could see maximum temperatures between 38 and 41 degrees Celsius.

### 3. Where has the warning for storms and strong winds been issued?
Winds of 30 to 50 kilometres per hour are expected in Araria, Kishanganj, Katihar, Supaul, Madhubani, Darbhanga, Sitamarhi, Muzaffarpur, Samastipur, Sheohar and East Champaran.

### 4. Where did it rain in Bihar on Wednesday?
Light to moderate rain was recorded in Purnia, Kishanganj, Araria, Katihar, Darbhanga, Madhubani, Supaul and nearby Seemanchal and Mithilanchal areas, while south Bihar including Patna stayed humid.

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