Bihar Monsoon Alert: Today, October 2, Dussehra is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country. However, heavy rain in Patna has dampened the spirits. Preparations for the Ravana Dahan ceremony were underway at Gandhi Maidan in Patna. Dark clouds gathered in the sky, and a short while later, heavy rain began. The giant effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna, and Meghnad, adorned with fireworks, were completely drenched.

The rain melted all the effigies to such an extent that Ravana’s head broke off and hung loose before it could be burned. The heavy downpour dampened the enthusiasm, with people scrambling to escape. The grand Ravana Dahan ceremony, held annually at Gandhi Maidan on the occasion of Vijayadashami, has been disrupted by the rain. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was scheduled to attend the Ravana Dahan ceremony, but the event has been delayed due to rain.

Despite the rain, people are eagerly awaiting the commencement of the Ravana Dahan ceremony. After the rains stop, preparations for the burning of Ravana will begin anew. Many VIPs, including the Chief Minister, attend this event.

Heavy Rain Warning in Bihar
The Meteorological Department has issued an alert to the Bihar government. The Meteorological Department predicts that the monsoon will remain fully active in Bihar for the next four to five days. Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected throughout the state over the next four to five days.

According to the Meteorological Department, heavy rains may cause waterlogging and flooding in many areas. River levels are also likely to rise.

Lightning Warning
Lightning warnings have been issued in almost all districts of Bihar. In the last 24 hours, heavy rains have caused waterlogging in many areas, including Begusarai, Muzaffarpur, Khagaria, Sitamarhi, Darbhanga, Samastipur, Sheikhpura, Shivhar, Vaishali, Madhubani, Nalanda, and Patna.

Heavy Rain Alert in These Districts

The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rain warning for the next 12 hours. The IMD has issued a heavy rain warning for Purnia, Katihar, Kishanganj, and Araria. In addition, a heavy rain alert has been issued for Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Madhubani, and Vaishali. The Meteorological Department has issued a torrential rain alert for a total of 19 districts, including Jamui and Banka.