PATNA: Majority areas of the state are likely to get slight respite from the scorching heat owing to thundershowers in north- eastern districts over the next three days.
The Met office on Tuesday issued alert for thundershowers with lightning in Kishanganj, Purnia, Katihar, Supaul, Araria, Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Bhagalpur, East Champaran and West Champaran districts. The Patna Meteorological Centre stated that maximum temperature is expected to drop by two to four notches over the next three days across the state, except its south-western parts. Heatwave was not declared anywhere in the state.