Rain and Thunderstorms Bring Respite from Heat in Araria; Temperatures Drop Sharply

April 10, 2025 . Araria, Bihar : After days of relentless heat, residents of Araria district finally received much-needed relief as thunderstorms, strong winds, and rain swept through the region late Wednesday night and into Thursday morning. With wind speeds reaching up to 50 km/h, and rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning, temperatures dropped significantly, providing a welcome break from the scorching conditions of the past two weeks.

Temperatures Drop by Up to 5°C

The shift in weather has resulted in a decline of nearly 5 degrees Celsius in both maximum and minimum temperatures. The cooler conditions brought by the storm have eased the discomfort that had gripped the region, particularly after several days of rising heat levels that had pushed temperatures close to 40°C.

IMD Had Issued Yellow Alert for 24 Districts

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had already forecast this change, issuing a Yellow Alert for 24 districts of Bihar, including Araria, from April 10 to 13. The alert warned of thunderstorms, lightning, and possible hailstorms, urging people to remain cautious during this period.

According to the IMD, the change in weather is a result of:

• Low pressure system in the Bay of Bengal

• Western disturbances moving through North India

• A trough line extending from southeast Uttar Pradesh to Bangladesh through North Bihar, which has intensified rain conditions across the region.

Farmers Face Setbacks Amid Unseasonal Rains

While the rainfall has brought comfort to residents, farmers are now increasingly concerned. The sudden change in weather comes during a critical harvesting period for Rabi crops, especially wheat.

Many wheat fields were ready for harvest, and the rain has either delayed the harvesting process or damaged crops due to waterlogging and hail. Farmers fear significant crop losses, particularly in areas that experienced hailstorms along with heavy rain.