New Delhi: Although the monsoon has completely departed, cyclonic weather conditions are creating significant challenges for the public. The weather is set to take a turn for the worse once again, with rain expected in various regions, including Uttar Pradesh. A marked deterioration in weather conditions is also highly likely in Bihar and Uttarakhand.
The weather may also worsen in the northeastern states, where a rise in temperature is anticipated. In the southern states, heavy rainfall late last night has led to a drop in temperatures. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for heavy rain across several states. Details regarding the expected weather conditions are provided below.

Alert for heavy rain in 11 states
According to the IMD, warnings for heavy rainfall have been issued for 11 states. These include Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh. Additionally, light to moderate rainfall is expected in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Odisha, Jharkhand, and Telangana. There is also a possibility of gusty winds reaching speeds of up to 75 km/h in these areas.
What will the weather be like in Delhi?
The IMD has forecast rain and surface-level winds in Delhi for October 23, advising residents to remain cautious. On this day, the maximum temperature in Delhi is expected to reach 31°C, while the minimum temperature is projected to be around 19°C.
Possibility of rain in Uttar Pradesh
The IMD has indicated the likelihood of rain in Ghaziabad, Meerut, Bareilly, Rampur, Pilibhit, Bijnor, Muzaffarnagar, Aligarh, and Agra. Furthermore, rain is expected in various parts of Mathura, Raebareli, Kanpur, Banda, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Deoria, Maharajganj, and Mau. Winds with speeds of 40 to 50 kilometres per hour are expected here. In Lucknow, the maximum temperature on October 23 is projected to be 31°C, while the minimum temperature is expected to be 19°C.

What will the weather be like in Bihar?
According to the Meteorological Department, heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is likely in East Champaran, West Champaran, Gaya, Patna, Samastipur, Darbhanga, Madhubani, Supaul, and Saharsa. Similar conditions—heavy rain with thunderstorms and lightning are also expected in Bhagalpur, Purnia, Katihar, Banka, Araria, Madhepura, Muzaffarpur, and Sitamarhi. In Patna, the maximum temperature on October 23 is expected to reach 31°C, with a minimum temperature of 20°C. In some areas, rain accompanied by thunder led to a drop in temperature levels yesterday. If there is further rainfall, the temperature could fall even more.

