Bihar Braces for Intense Cold: Schools Shut, Temperatures Drop

• Bihar is experiencing severe cold, leading to widespread illness and school closures across most districts.
• District Magistrates are extending school holidays based on local weather conditions; board exam students have altered timings.
• The Meteorological Department reported dry weather in Bihar over the last 24 hours, with severe cold day conditions in Darbhanga and Valmikinagar.
• Maximum temperatures ranged from 14.2°C (Valmikinagar) to 23.3°C (Aurangabad), with a 2-4°C increase at many places.
• Lowest minimum temperature was 4.0°C in Sabour, Bhagalpur; moderate to dense fog is expected for the next 7 days.

Why It Matters: Bihar faces severe cold with school closures and fluctuating temperatures; more fog and cold expected.