New Delhi: While the monsoon has bid farewell, cyclonic rains continue to disrupt daily life across several states. Weather conditions are expected to deteriorate once again in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Uttarakhand, and Jharkhand, likely bringing spells of rain to many areas. Thunderstorms and rain are also anticipated in West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.
Rainfall occurring after midnight has led to a drop in temperatures. Meanwhile, pollution levels in the national capital, Delhi, have begun to rise again; the air could become even more toxic around Diwali, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) expected to climb further. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for heavy rainfall across several states.
Alert for heavy rain in 19 states
According to the Meteorological Department, an alert for heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning has been issued for October 24 across 19 states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab. Additionally, warnings for heavy rainfall have been issued for Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha.
Heavy downpours are also expected in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karnataka, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The IMD has issued alerts for heavy rain and thunderstorms in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, with warnings of strong wind gusts reaching speeds of up to 80 km/h.
Heavy rain expected in Delhi
The IMD has predicted heavy rain and thunderstorms for Delhi tomorrow, October 24, with an alert issued for gusty winds reaching speeds of 30 to 40 km/h. In Delhi, the maximum temperature tomorrow, October 24, is expected to be 32°C, while the minimum temperature could drop to 18°C.
Weather Outlook for Uttar Pradesh
According to the Meteorological Department, heavy rainfall is expected in Meerut, Ghaziabad, Agra, Mathura, Aligarh, Kanpur, Lakhimpur Kheri, Gonda, Azamgarh, and Ghazipur. The IMD has also indicated the possibility of rain in Sant Kabir Nagar, Ballia, Mainpuri, Pilibhit, and Mirzapur. Moderate rainfall is expected in Sonbhadra, Kannauj, Gorakhpur, and Deoria.
During this period, strong winds (squalls) with speeds of 30 to 40 km/h are also anticipated. For Lucknow, an alert has been issued for tomorrow, October 24, with a maximum temperature of 31°C and a minimum temperature of 19°C.
Rain Expected Across Various Locations in Bihar
The IMD has predicted cloudy conditions in Gaya, Jehanabad, Bhojpur, Buxar, Munger, Bhagalpur, Kaimur, Nawada, and Vaishali. According to the Meteorological Department, heavy rainfall is expected in Samastipur, Darbhanga, Madhubani, Purnia, Katihar, and Kishanganj. For Patna, an alert has been issued for tomorrow, October 24, with a maximum temperature of 31°C.
Rainfall Also Expected in Jharkhand
According to the Meteorological Department, an alert for heavy rainfall has been issued for Ranchi, Seraikela, Ramgarh, Hazaribagh, Gumla, Lohardaga, and Palamu. Strong winds (squalls) with speeds of up to 40 km/h are also likely. In Ranchi, the maximum temperature for tomorrow, October 24, is expected to be 27°C, while the minimum temperature could reach 16°C.
