Intermitent heavy rain lashes Patna

Patna, Aug 21 (UNI) Several low-lying areas in Patna and its adjoining localities have been inundated following intermitent heavy rain for nearly a week now.

The local met office recorded 38.2 mm rainfall during the last 24 hours, forcing the Patna Municipal Corporation to deploy a number of pumps to drain out water from the worst affected areas.

Today's maximum temperature was recorded at 31.2 degree celsius, while the minimum was 25.3 degree celsius.

The general forecast spoke of cloudy sky with possibility of moderate to heavy rain during the next 24 hours.

UNI JB-ABA PL LS DS1407