New Delhi: The weather is expected to take a turn for the worse after Diwali, with the possibility of rain accompanied by thunderstorms in various locations. Winter has also arrived across different parts of the country, including North India. People have begun wearing warm clothing in the mornings and evenings, and an increase in the sale of winter apparel has been observed in markets.
A white blanket of snow has started to form in the higher reaches of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, causing temperatures to drop rapidly. Rain is also expected in parts of Northeast and South India as weather conditions deteriorate. According to the Meteorological Department, 15 states are likely to experience rain accompanied by thunderstorms.
Which 15 states are likely to see rain?
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated that on November 9, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu may experience heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms. Additionally, heavy rainfall is expected in Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh, with the possibility of strong winds as well.
What will the weather be like in Delhi?
The Meteorological Department has predicted cloudy skies for today, November 9, and has issued warnings for rain in several areas. According to the IMD, the maximum temperature in Delhi is expected to reach 30°C, while the minimum is likely to be around 16°C.
Weather outlook for UP
The Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rain in Meerut, Mathura, Kanpur, Lakhimpur Kheri, Gonda, Mau, Sant Kabir Nagar, Sitapur, Pilibhit, and Sonbhadra. These areas may also experience strong winds, with speeds potentially reaching 75 km/h. In the state capital, Lucknow, the maximum temperature today is expected to be 30°C, and the minimum temperature is likely to be 18°C.
Rain and Wind Warning
The Meteorological Department has indicated that districts including Gaya, Jehanabad, Buxar, Munger, Jamui, Kaimur, Vaishali, Darbhanga, Purnia, and Lakhisarai may experience spells of rain. In Kishanganj, there is a possibility of heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms. Wind speeds are expected to reach 70 to 75 kilometres per hour. In Patna, for today, November 9, the maximum temperature is expected to reach 29°C, while the minimum temperature is likely to be around 19°C.
Heavy rainfall expected in Tamil Nadu
The IMD has forecast rain accompanied by strong winds in Chennai, Thiruvallur, Kanchipuram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Kallakurichi, Tiruchirappalli, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Thanjavur, and Tiruvarur. Additionally, rain is expected in seven other districts of Tamil Nadu, including Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram, and Thoothukudi. The IMD has also indicated the possibility of light rain in the districts of Virudhunagar, Theni, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, and Kanyakumari.
