Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Bihar Issues Yellow Alert for 25 Districts Amid Monsoon
The monsoon is very active in Bihar, so the Meteorological Department warned people in 25 districts.
They said there could be big thunderstorms, lightning, and heavy rain, with winds up to 40 km/h.
The north and east parts of the state will get the worst weather, while the south and center should stay calmer.
So far, Bihar has only gotten about 288 mm of rain, which is 42% less than usual.
People are told to stay away from open areas during storms and find shelter in buildings.
Meteorological Department issued a Yellow Alert for 25 districts in Bihar due to strong monsoon activity.
Alert warns of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and wind speeds up to 40 km/h.
North, East, and Seemanchal regions most affected; south and central Bihar expected to stay stable.
Bihar has received 42% less rainfall than normal, about 288 mm versus expected 494.8 mm.
Residents advised to avoid open areas during thunderstorms and seek shelter in buildings.
- Who
- Meteorological Department of India
- What
- Issued a Yellow Alert for 25 districts in Bihar
- When
- During the current monsoon season
- Where
- Bihar state, India
- Why
- Strong monsoon activity causing thunderstorms, heavy rain, and high winds
- Alert level
- Yellow
- Number of districts
- 25
- Expected wind speed
- up to 40 km/h
- Rainfall received
- 288 mm
- Expected rainfall
- 494.8 mm