New Delhi: Although the monsoon has officially withdrawn, the onslaught of rain continues, making life miserable for many. Persistent rainfall has led to a drop in temperatures across various regions, offering relief from the heat. Weather conditions appear adverse in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Rainfall on Tuesday caused temperatures to dip in several areas. The weather is expected to take a turn for the worse again today in Delhi-NCR, and conditions may also deteriorate in southern states. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning across several states, with the potential for the situation to worsen.
What will the weather be like in UP?
The Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rainfall in several parts of Uttar Pradesh. The IMD indicates a likelihood of rain at various locations in the state through October 15. Eastern UP may experience a spell of rain on October 15 and 16. Torrential rain is expected in districts including Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Aligarh, Bulandshahr, Deoria, Azamgarh, Jaunpur, Muzaffarnagar, Prayagraj, Bahraich, Mathura, Agra, and Kanpur; wind speeds could reach up to 50 km/h in some areas. Lucknow is likely to see a maximum temperature of 32°C and a minimum of 22°C.
Heavy rain expected in Bihar
According to the IMD, heavy rainfall is likely in several parts of Bihar. Rain is predicted for districts such as Nalanda, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Saharsa, Katihar, Darbhanga, Rohtas, and Samastipur. Additionally, spells of rain may occur in Purnia, Kishanganj, Aurangabad, Saran, and Supaul. Wind speeds could reach up to 40 km/h in several areas. In Patna, the maximum temperature on Wednesday is expected to hover around 32°C, with a minimum of 23°C.
Weather to Change in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan
The Meteorological Department has forecast rain for Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, with adverse weather conditions likely in several parts of these states. The IMD has predicted strong winds in Panna, Jhabua, Morena, Alirajpur, Sidhi, Indore, Sheopur, Satna, and Dewas, with speeds potentially reaching up to 60 km/h.
In Bhopal, the maximum temperature is expected to be 31°C and the minimum 21°C. Rainfall is also likely in the Rajasthan districts of Jhunjhunu, Baran, Sri Ganganagar, Alwar, Tonk, Bikaner, Udaipur, and Hanumangarh.
Rain in Hill States
The Meteorological Department has issued a warning for heavy rainfall across the hill states. According to the IMD, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh are likely to experience spells of heavy rain. A rainfall alert has been issued for various parts of Himachal Pradesh, with rain expected in Kinnaur, Chamba, Sirmaur, Solan, Mandi, Una, Bilaspur, and Kullu.
Meanwhile, an alert for rain accompanied by strong winds has been issued for Rishikesh, Bageshwar, Nainital, Haridwar, Rudraprayag, and Udham Singh Nagar in Uttarakhand. Wind speeds are expected to reach up to 75 kilometres per hour in several areas.
