New Delhi: Following the withdrawal of the monsoon, North India has finally received relief from heavy rainfall. Yesterday, several areas experienced rain accompanied by strong winds, leading to a drop in temperatures. This decline in temperature has also marked the onset of colder conditions in the hilly regions. Meanwhile, various parts of South India have been receiving rain since this morning, making the weather pleasant and providing relief from the intense heat.
Rain has also been observed in some locations across the Northeastern states. The weather is set to take a turn for the worse in several other states as well; the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a rainfall warning for 13 states. Details regarding the expected weather conditions are provided below.
Heavy Rainfall Warning for 13 States
The IMD has issued a warning for heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, across 13 states, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttarakhand,d for October 17. Heavy rain is also expected in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Gujarat. Furthermore, the Meteorological Department has issued an alert for moderate to heavy rainfall in several districts across Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha, with the possibility of intense downpours accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning.
Weather Outlook for Delhi
According to the IMD, a warning for moderate to heavy rainfall has been issued for Delhi today, October 17. Wind speeds are expected to reach 20 to 3kilometresrs per hour. In Delhi, the maximum temperature today is likely to reach 31°C, while the minimum temperature is expected to drop to 19°C.
Thunderstorms and Rain in Several Districts of Uttar Pradesh
The Meteorological Department has indicated that heavy rain, accompanied by thunderstorms, is likely in Ghaziabad, Meerut, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Aligarh, Agra, Mathura, Kanpur, and Lucknow. In addition to these, heavy rainfall is expected in Mirzapur, Bijnor, Muzaffarnagar, Bulandshahr, Balrampur, Siddharthnagar, and Maharajganj.
The IMD has issued an alert for heavy rain in Gorakhpur, Azamgarh, Deoria, Sonbhadra, Chandauli, Mau, Varanasi, Prayagraj, and Ayodhya. Strong winds, reaching speeds of 30 to 40 km/h, are also expected in these areas. On October 17, the temperature in Lucknow is projected to reach a maximum of 32°C and a minimum of 21°C.
What will the weather be like in Bihar?
According to the IMD, rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds is expected in Jehanabad, Saran, Siwan, Buxar, Gaya, Patna, Begusarai, Samastipur, and Darbhanga. Furthermore, rainfall is also anticipated in Madhubani, Purnia, Kishanganj, Araria, Saharsa, Supaul, and Khagaria.
The IMD has issued an alert for heavy rain and thunderstorms in Bhagalpur and Lakhisarai, with strong winds expected at speeds of 30 to 40 km/h. In Patna, today, October 1,7 the temperature is expected to reach a maximum of 32°C and a minimum of 21°C.
