India: Mercury Soars Past 44°C in Bihar, Hottest in Over a Decade

India: A severe heatwave gripped parts of Bihar as the mercury level crossed the 44 degrees Celsius mark in at least 10 districts of the state, breaking the record for the past 11 years.

Bihar recorded its highest maximum temperature in 11 years on June 7.

With the continuous rise in temperatures, heatwave conditions are prevailing in 29 districts of the state.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that severe heatwave conditions will persist in 11 districts including Patna, Purnia, West Champaran, Supaul, Araria, Bhagalpur, East Champaran, Sheikhpura, Khagaria, and Katihar on Thursday.

These districts also witnessed strong hot winds (ranging from 13 to 21 km/hr).

Meanwhile, the maximum temperature crossed 44 degrees Celsius in 10 districts of the state.