New Delhi: On the occasion of Ram Navami, weather conditions are likely to change across several states. Adverse weather may significantly disrupt normal movement, potentially causing difficulties for the public. Today, October 19, poor weather conditions are expected to persist from Delhi to West Bengal. The weather may also take a turn in the northeastern states.
In the southern states, too, inclement weather is expected, with the possibility of rain in various locations. In many parts of Uttar Pradesh, the day began with bright sunshine. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning across several states. You can check the detailed weather outlook below.
Heavy rainfall warning for 14 states
According to the India Meteorological Department, a warning for heavy, torrential rain has been issued for 14 states today, October 19. This includes Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh, where heavy rainfall is expected. Similar conditions are anticipated in Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Assam.
Heavy rain is also expected in West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Karnataka. An alert for heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning has been issued for Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The IMD has also indicated the possibility of strong winds, with speeds reaching up to 70 km/h.
Heavy rain alert for Delhi
According to the IMD, Delhi is expected to experience rain today, October 19, accompanied by moderate-speed winds—potentially reaching up to 30 km/h. In Delhi, the maximum temperature today is expected to be 31°C, while the minimum temperature is likely to be 18°C.
Weather outlook for Uttar Pradesh
According to the Meteorological Department, moderate rainfall is expected in Prayagraj, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Kanpur, Gorakhpur, Mathura, Bulandshahr, and Agra. During this period, strong winds with speeds of up to 40 km/h are expected. In Lucknow, the maximum temperature today, October 19, is likely to reach 32°C, while the minimum temperature is expected to be around 19°C.
Rain in Bihar
According to the Meteorological Department, heavy rainfall is expected in Purnia, Bhojpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Samastipur, Kishanganj, Munger, Begusarai, and Madhubani. Winds with speeds of up to 70 km/h are also anticipated. In Patna, the maximum temperature today, October 19, is expected to be 31°C, with a minimum temperature of around 21°C.
Weather in Madhya Pradesh
According to the Meteorological Department, thunderstorms are expected in Chhindwara, Ujjain, Narmadapuram, Raisen, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Mandla, and Vidisha. Winds with speeds of up to 30 km/h are likely. In Bhopal, the maximum temperature today, October 19, is expected to reach 31°C, while the minimum temperature is likely to be around 21°C.
