PATNA: The monsoon has become fully active in Bihar, with heavy rains lashing the capital Patna since Monday morning. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'Yellow Alert' for the entire state, warning of heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning till August 29.
The rainy spell, which began late on Sunday evening, continued intermittently overnight before intensifying across the state.
Many districts are already reeling under flood-like conditions due to the persistent rainfall.
IMD forecasts indicate that southern Bihar will receive heavier showers compared to northern districts.
Heavy rainfall has been specifically predicted in Gaya, Nawada and Jamui, with winds likely to blow at 30–40 kmph in many areas.
The Met department has predicted light to moderate rainfall with thunder and lightning in parts of Siwan, Saran, Samastipur, Vaishali, Patna, Bhojpur, Arwal, Jehanabad, Gaya, Nalanda, Nawada and Begusarai on Monday and Tuesday.
The state capital is expected to remain cloudy on Monday, with chances of thunderstorms and rainfall at one or two places.
A sudden rise in the water level of the Karmanasha river has started disrupting normal life in Kaimur district.
Late on Sunday evening, floodwaters submerged the Durgavati–Kakrait road, a key route connecting Bihar and Uttar Pradesh under Durgavati police station limits.
Around 9 P.M., water from the river began overflowing onto the road near Nuaon, creating a strong current.