Bihar Shivers: Orange Alert Issued as Dense Fog, Icy Winds Grip 38 Districts

• Bihar faces severe cold day conditions and dense fog for the next 5 days, intensifying difficulties on New Year's Day.
• IMD has issued an Orange Alert for all 38 districts, including Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, due to persistent cold and fog until January 1, 2026.
• New Year's Day (Jan 1-4) forecast: Dense fog in 12 East Bihar districts (Yellow Alert) and very dense fog in 26 West/Central Bihar districts (Orange Alert).
• Motihari recorded the coldest day on Monday with a maximum temperature of 13.5°C; most districts remain below 15°C.
• Night temperatures show a slight increase, with Forbesganj recording the lowest minimum at 8.4°C; visibility improved in some areas.

Why It Matters: Bihar is under an Orange Alert for severe cold and dense fog across 38 districts, persisting into the New Year.