New Delhi: A western disturbance has become fully active across various regions of North India. Rainfall in many areas has led to a drop in temperatures. In the hilly regions of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir, snowfall has caused temperatures to plummet, resulting in colder conditions for the local population. Meanwhile, light rain in parts of the southern states has also brought temperatures down, making for pleasant weather.
In the northeastern states, heavy rainfall accompanied by lightning is being observed. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning across 12 states. There is also a possibility of winds blowing at speeds of 30 to 40 km/h.
States expected to experience heavy rainfall.
The Meteorological Department has issued warnings for heavy rainfall in several states. Alerts have been raised for heavy rain, hailstorms, and thunderstorms. This includes the national capital, Delhi, as well as Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Sikkim, Rajasthan, and Haryana, where heavy rainfall is anticipated.
Weather outlook for Uttar Pradesh
According to the IMD, heavy rainfall is expected in several districts of Uttar Pradesh. The state is currently under the influence of a cyclonic system, which has triggered heavy rain since this evening. The IMD has predicted rain across 49 districts of the state for Friday. Heavy rainfall is expected in 43 of these districts, including Gorakhpur, Meerut, and Noida. An ‘orange alert’ has been issued for 6 districts due to the likelihood of heavy rain and thunderstorms.
Heavy rainfall is expected in Bihar as well.
According to the Meteorological Department, the weather in Bihar is undergoing a significant shift. Due to the cyclonic system, thunderstorms and rain are expected in several districts. Conditions in North Bihar are likely to be particularly severe, with heavy rainfall anticipated in these districts. Red and orange alerts have been issued in this regard.
Rain expected in several parts of Madhya Pradesh
The Meteorological Department has issued a rain alert for various districts in Madhya Pradesh due to Cyclone Arnab. An orange alert has been issued for Mauganj, Sidhi, and Singrauli. Alerts for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms have been issued for several districts in the region. Warnings for heavy rain accompanied by lightning have been issued for Balaghat, Mandla, Kanha, Dindori, Shahdol, the Bansagar Dam area, Anuppur, Amarkantak, Sidhi, and Singrauli.
Rain in Rajasthan
According to the IMD, weather conditions in Rajasthan are set to shift. Maximum temperatures in several locations are expected to drop by 3–5 degrees Celsius over the next 24 hours. A new weather system appears to be forming over the region due to a Western Disturbance. Under its influence, parts of the Jaipur, Bharatpur, Udaipur, Kota, and Ajmer divisions may experience light to moderate rainfall accompanied by strong winds.
Snowfall in the mountains
High-altitude regions in Uttarakhand have witnessed heavy snowfall. Significant snowfall has been recorded in areas including Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Hemkund Sahib, Adi Kailash, and Om Parvat. The snowfall has led to a sharp drop in temperatures. Further snowfall is expected in Uttarakhand, along with rain in the plains, on October 30–31. CS Tomar, Director of the Uttarakhand Meteorological Department, stated that an orange alert will be in effect for several districts across the state on October 30.
