New Delhi: The monsoon has largely concluded across the country, ushering in the onset of winter in various regions. People have started feeling the chill during the mornings and evenings. Snowfall in the mountainous areas of North India has triggered a spell of cold winds. Meanwhile, rainfall in parts of the Northeastern states has led to a drop in temperatures.
Additionally, several areas in South India are experiencing heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for heavy rain across 15 states. You can check the weather updates for specific regions below.
Heavy Rain Alert for 15 States
According to the Meteorological Department, rain is expected in 15 states. The IMD has issued alerts for heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Alerts for heavy rainfall have also been issued for Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Jammu & Kashmir, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Sikkim, Odisha, and Assam.
Rain Expected in Delhi
The Meteorological Department has issued a rain and thunderstorm alert for Delhi for October 7. Gusty winds reaching speeds of 30 km/h are anticipated. Today, October 7, the maximum temperature in Delhi is expected to be 32°C, while the minimum temperature is likely to hover around 22°C.
Weather Forecast for UP
The IMD has issued heavy rain alerts for Ghaziabad, Meerut, Agra, Mathura, Raebareli, and Amethi. Alerts for torrential rain have also been issued for Ayodhya, Prayagraj, Gautam Buddha Nagar, and Gorakhpur, with a likelihood of gusty winds. In Lucknow, the maximum temperature for today, October 7, is forecast to be 31°C. The minimum temperature may hover around 22 degrees Celsius.
Rain in these districts of Bihar
The IMD has forecast rain in Gopalganj, Bhagalpur, Begusarai, Gaya, Jehanabad, Vaishali, and Purnia. An alert for thunderstorms and rain has been issued for Bhojpur and Buxar. In the capital, Patna, the maximum temperature today, October 7, is expected to reach 29 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is likely to be 23 degrees Celsius.
Weather conditions in Madhya Pradesh
The Meteorological Department has predicted rain in the MP districts of Katni, Jabalpur, Ujjain, Chhindwara, Indore, Mandla, and Khandwa. The IMD has also forecast winds blowing at speeds of 40 km/h. In Bhopal, the maximum temperature today, October 7, may reach 33 degrees Celsius. The possibility of lightning accompanying rain has been forecast for some areas, and people have been urged to exercise caution.
