Fri Apr 18 10:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Patna Sizzles Under Heatwave, While North & East Bihar Brace for Storms
**Patna, Bihar:** Patna has been experiencing sweltering heat for the past two days, with intense sunshine causing widespread discomfort. However, a Western Disturbance is expected to bring a change in weather patterns to North and East Bihar, with a high likelihood of thunderstorms and lightning.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a thunderstorm and lightning alert for several districts, including Saran, Samastipur, Kishanganj, Araria, and Muzaffarpur on Thursday. Light rainfall has already been reported in some areas; Walmikinagar received 2 mm of rainfall and Araria 1.5 mm. Minimum temperatures in four districts were recorded at 22.5°C, specifically in Walmikinagar, Chhapra, Pusa, and Saharsa’s Agwanpur. The highest temperature recorded was 35.6°C.
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