New Delhi: Winter has arrived in various parts of the country, prompting people to start wearing warm clothing. In the hilly regions of Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh, the accumulation of snow has led to freezing conditions. A further drop in temperatures is expected in the coming days. Meanwhile, the air in the national capital, Delhi, has become so toxic that it poses a serious threat to public health. The continuously rising Air Quality Index (AQI) has become a major health hazard. Enveloped in a thick haze of smoke, the capital has forced residents to wear masks whenever they step outside.
There is no sign of improvement in the situation for now. Rain is expected in the northeastern and southern states; the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall across 16 states.
Possibility of rain and strong winds in Delhi
According to the Meteorological Department, Delhi-NCR may experience rain accompanied by strong winds on Thursday. The IMD has issued a warning for rain and thunderstorms. The maximum temperature in the capital is expected to reach 30°C, with a minimum of 17°C. While the day might feel slightly warm, the rain and wind are likely to bring a cooler, chillier atmosphere.
Rain alert for UP and Bihar
The IMD has indicated that rain is likely to continue in Meerut, Ghaziabad, Aligarh, Agra, Mathura, Sonbhadra, Banda, Pratapgarh, and Bareilly. Additionally, areas including Amroha, Kanpur, Hardoi, Pilibhit, Jaunpur, Ambedkar Nagar, Shahjahanpur, Basti, Azamgarh, Ayodhya, Gonda, and Gorakhpur may experience light rain accompanied by winds. In the state capital, Lucknow, the maximum temperature is expected to be around 29°C, with a minimum of 17°C. Rain Alert for Several Locations in Bihar
In Bihar, apart from the capital, Patna, areas including Siwan, Gopalganj, West Champaran, East Champaran, Buxar, Bhojpur, Vaishali, Samastipur, Darbhanga, Saharsa, Purnia, Supaul, and Araria may experience rain accompanied by thunder and lightning. Additionally, a warning for moderate rainfall has been issued for Kishanganj, Bhagalpur, Lakhisarai, and Munger. Wind speeds in these regions are expected to reach 20 to 30 kilometres per hour.
Weather Update for Bengal
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), an alert for rain and thunderstorms has been issued for several parts of West Bengal for Thursday. Weather conditions are expected to deteriorate in Howrah, Kolkata, Alipurduar, Durgapur, Darjeeling, East Bardhaman, West Medinipur, Kalimpong, and Bankura. A warning has also been issued for strong winds, with speeds expected to reach 30–40 kilometres per hour in several areas.
