By Subham Chakraborty, Senior Meteorology Correspondent
Updated: June 20, 2025, 1:00 PM IST
Key Alert Details
- Issuing Authority: India Meteorological Department (IMD) Patna Centre
- Alert Level:
- Heavy Rain + Thunderstorm & Lightning across all Bihar sub‑divisions for June 20, 2025 mausam.imd.gov.in
- Forecast Highlights:
- Intermittent rain with peak rains in late afternoon and evening (2 PM–8 PM)
- Gusty winds up to 40–50 km/h in open areas
What Residents Need to Know
- Safe Travel Tips:
- Avoid low‑lying roads prone to waterlogging
- Check live traffic updates before heading out
- Home Preparedness:
- Secure loose rooftiles and outdoor furniture
- Keep emergency kits (torch, first‑aid, phone power banks) accessible
- Agricultural Advisory:
- Farmers should harvest early‑maturing crops
- Shelter livestock; clear drains around fields
Expert Insight
“In the past decade, we’ve observed a slight intensification of pre‑monsoon thunderstorms over eastern India,” says Dr. Rajesh Kumar, senior meteorologist at the IMD Patna Centre with over 20 years of experience. “Localized downpours today could exceed 7 cm in under an hour in some districts.”
Profile: Dr. Kumar’s credentials and publications are available on the IMD official site mausam.imd.gov.in
Daily Digest
| Time Slot | Condition | Temperature (°C) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 PM – 4 PM | Heavy showers | 29–31 |
| 4 PM – 6 PM | Cloudy intervals | 28–30 |
| 6 PM – 8 PM | Thunderstorms | 27–29 |
| Overnight | Light rain/showers | 25–27 |
| (All times IST) |
Fact‑Check
Myth: “Cloud seeding operations are underway in Bihar.”
Verdict: No official confirmation; IMD has not conducted any such activity today. All alerts are based on natural monsoon dynamics.
