Though Cyclone Montha has weakened, its impact is evident in Bihar. The Meteorological Department has indicated that the weather will remain adverse for three days in Bihar. The IMD has issued a storm and heavy to very heavy rainfall alert from October 31 to November 2 in certain districts.
Amid the hint of winter, the weather in Bihar has changed drastically. Most regions are under a cloud cover with temperatures dropping due to strong winds. The IMD reported that due to Cyclone Montha rising from the Bay of Bengal, southern Bihar, northern Bihar, and some districts in Seemanchal could experience heavy rainfall during the initial days of November.
According to the Meteorological Department, significant downpours are expected in areas like East Champaran, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Madhubani, Supaul, Araria, and Kishanganj. Waterlogging might submerge roads, inundate homes, and damage crops, prompting an advisory for individuals to exercise utmost caution when stepping out.
Additionally, parts of Purnia, Madhepura, Saharsa, Khagaria, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Nawada, Lakhisarai, Sheikhpura, Nalanda, Jamui, Samastipur, Saran, Siwan, and Vaishali might witness heavy rainfall.
According to the weather forecasting agency, Skymet Weather, the remnant low-pressure area of Cyclone Montha will advance towards parts of Bihar, Jharkhand, and North Bengal. This system will remain active on October 31, with its impact anticipated till November 1, 2025. Over the next two days, heavy showers with thunderstorms are forecasted in parts of North Chhattisgarh, Northeast Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Eastern Uttar Pradesh. However, starting November 3, the weather is expected to gradually clear up, with a decrease in rainfall activity.
