Bihar Weather AQI: A potential rise in temperatures is anticipated in Bihar. The weather in Bihar is undergoing continuous changes. There might be a shift in the weather in and around Patna once again. A new western disturbance is developing in North-West India, and its impact could be seen after four days. This could lead to a change in temperature on March 13-14. Additionally, concerning pollution, alarming information has emerged, highlighting significant pollution during the month of February in four cities of Bihar.
Patna and Surrounding Areas’ Weather
According to the Meteorological Center’s report, dry weather is expected to persist in and around Patna for the next four days, with prevailing dry winds. On Saturday, Patna recorded a maximum temperature of 28.7 degrees Celsius, two degrees below normal, while the minimum temperature increased by one degree to 16.6 degrees Celsius.
When will the heat increase?
In Bhagalpur district, temperatures are varying between day and night. Mild cold persists from evening until morning, while the daytime weather remains quite dry. The maximum temperature on Saturday was 27.5 degrees, and the minimum temperature was 11.3 degrees. According to the Rural Agriculture Weather Service of BAU Sabour, there will be a gradual increase in maximum temperatures in Bhagalpur from March 10 to 14. A rise in minimum temperatures is also expected from March 12. During this period, the sky is expected to remain clear, and there is a possibility of westerly winds with an average speed of 2 to 5 kilometers per hour. No rainfall is expected at present.
These Bihar cities included in the country’s 10 most polluted cities…
During February, Bhagalpur district faced significant air pollution issues. According to the report by the Center for Energy and Clean Air (CREA), four cities in Bihar were among the top 10 most polluted cities in India in February 2024. Bhagalpur ranked seventh, while Araria secured the second position, Buxar eighth, and Chapra tenth. The capital city, Patna, stood as the 29th most polluted city in the country.
Understanding the causes of pollution…
The main cause of pollution was the high concentration of fine particulate matter in the air. Dust and soil particles from the Ganga and Kosi river basins get carried in the air, contributing to the heavy dust load in the cities. This leads to an increase in allergies and respiratory diseases. However, there has been a significant improvement in air pollution levels in March. Most areas have sown Rabi crops, including wheat, resulting in a reduced amount of dust in the air. On Saturday, the busiest intersection of the city, Kachahari Chowk, recorded a maximum Air Quality Index (AQI) of 113. Nevertheless, after the harvest season, the return of dusty air is anticipated to accumulate in the city once again.”
