May 29, 2026 12:30 PM
Heavy rain lashes Patna, surrounding areas; thunderstorms, gusty winds to persist
Heavy rain lashed Patna and several parts of Bihar on Friday morning following the formation of a cyclonic circulation over the east-central and southeast Bay of Bengal, bringing cooler temperatures and relief from recent heatwave conditions. Thick cloud cover over Patna led to unusually dark daytime conditions, while cool winds across the region eased the intense heat experienced over the past few days. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) centre in Patna, most districts in ...