Heavy rain, thunderstorms to lash Bihar; red alert for Sitamarhi, Madhubani

October 31, 2026 2:12 PM

Heavy rain, thunderstorms to lash Bihar; red alert for Sitamarhi, Madhubani

Heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds is likely to affect several parts of Bihar on Saturday under the influence of a weather system originating in the Bay of Bengal, according to the Meteorological Department. The Patna Meteorological Centre has issued a yellow alert for Bhojpur, Saran, Siwan, West Champaran, East Champaran, Purnea, Araria, Kishanganj, Katihar, Khagaria, Munger, Banka, Bhagalpur, Lakhisarai, Begusarai, and Jamui, warning of thunderstorms, rain and gusty ...

Cyclone Arnab puts two Bihar districts on red alert; weather warnings issued for others

October 30, 2026 11:54 AM

Cyclone Arnab puts two Bihar districts on red alert; weather warnings issued for others

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued weather warnings for several districts of Bihar on Friday under the impact of Cyclone Arnab, forecasting heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds. A red alert has been issued for Sitamarhi and Madhubani, where extremely heavy rainfall and lightning are likely. An orange alert has been issued for Darbhanga, Sheohar, East Champaran and West Champaran, with heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds of 40-...

Bihar records 60.40% voter turnout till 3 p.m. in second phase of Assembly polls

November 11, 2025 4:07 PM

Bihar records 60.40% voter turnout till 3 p.m. in second phase of Assembly polls

Bihar witnessed a strong voter response in the second phase of Assembly elections, recording a turnout of 60.40 per cent till 3 p.m. on Tuesday, according to data from the Election Commission of India (ECI). The highest voter turnout was reported from Kishanganj district at 66.10 per cent, followed by Purnia (64.22 per cent), Katihar (63.80 per cent), Jamui (63.33 per cent) and Banka (63.03 per cent). According to the ECI’s Voter Turnout application, Nawada registered a turnout of 53.17 per ...