New Delhi: The weather is set to take another turn, with conditions favouring rain accompanied by thunderstorms in several regions. In various parts of Uttar Pradesh, the day began with bright sunshine; however, rainfall in some areas late last night led to a drop in temperatures. Rain is also expected in Delhi, Punjab, and Bihar, with the possibility of strong winds reaching speeds of up to 75 km/h.
In several states across Eastern India, there is a risk of lightning strikes. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms is anticipated across various regions of South India. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), heavy rain is expected across 23 states. You can check the detailed weather forecast for specific regions below.
Heavy Rain Warning for 23 States
The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for heavy rainfall across 23 states for October 18. Significant rainfall is expected in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, where conditions may also include thunderstorms and squalls. Heavy rain is also anticipated in Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh.
Additionally, heavy rainfall is likely in Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Telangana. The Meteorological Department has also indicated that a spell of heavy rain may begin in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Tripura, and Nagaland. An alert has been issued for strong winds reaching speeds of 70 to 75 km/h during this period, raising concerns about potential damage to farmers’ crops.
Rain Alert for Delhi
According to the IMD, an alert for rain and thunderstorms has been issued for Delhi for October 18. Strong winds, reaching speeds of 40 to 45 km/h, are also expected in the capital. In Delhi, the maximum temperature is expected to reach 31°C tomorrow, October 18, while the minimum temperature may settle around 18°C.
Rain in several districts of Uttar Pradesh
According to the Meteorological Department, heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms is likely in Meerut, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Shamli, and Rampur. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicates that rain may continue in Aligarh, Amroha, Agra, Mathura, Hapur, and Lakhimpur Kheri. Additionally, there is a possibility of rain in Hathras, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Saharanpur, Hapur, and Mahamaya Nagar.
The IMD further suggests that rain may continue in Etawah, Jhansi, Hardoi, Unnao, Lalitpur, Deoria, Hamirpur, and Sultanpur. The Meteorological Department has issued a ‘yellow alert’ for rain and thunderstorms in Azamgarh, Ayodhya, Prayagraj, Mainpuri, and Gorakhpur. In Lucknow, the maximum temperature is expected to reach 32°C tomorrow, October 18.
