State faces 32% rain deficit despite monsoon activity | Patna News – Times of India
Patna: Patna Meteorological Office on Saturday said the monsoon was active across Bihar since August 2, with many areas experiencing moderate rainfall and some spots witnessing heavy downpours. The weather office predicted rainfall in “many” or “most” places in the state for the next six days, up to August 9. Specifically, heavy rainfall is expected in the southern districts of Nawada, Gaya and Aurangabad, as well as the northeastern areas of Kishanganj, Araria and Purnia over the next 48 hours.Other regions are likely to see light to moderate rainfall during this period.
Despite the recent rainfall, the region remains 32% short of normal precipitation, with Patna experiencing a deficit of 48% as of Saturday, according to the weather bulletin. Excluding Arwal and Kishanganj districts, the remaining 36 districts in the region have received below-average rainfall.
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