Bihar Braces for Cold Wave: Fog, Cold Day Alert in North, Relief Short-Lived

• New Year 2026 began with dense fog, followed by sun, but relief is temporary as January forecasts a month of cold waves.
• Orange Alert for dense fog and Cold Day conditions issued for 19 North Bihar districts, including Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, and Purnia.
• South Bihar districts like Patna, Gaya, and Bhagalpur expect sun and no severe alerts, offering temporary relief from cold.
• IMD predicts persistent dense fog and Cold Day conditions in North Bihar until January 04, with cold waves likely in western Bihar.
• January 1st saw moderate temperatures, with Muzaffarpur as the coldest day and Jiradei the coldest night at 5.8°C.

Why It Matters: North Bihar faces severe cold and fog alerts, while South Bihar gets temporary relief, as January is set for cold waves.