New Delhi: Although the monsoon has almost completely departed, cyclonic rains continue to make life difficult for people. Early this morning, several regions, including parts of North India, experienced rain accompanied by thunder and lightning. The drop in temperature caused by the rainfall has provided relief from the sweltering, humid heat. In the mountainous regions of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, temperatures have plummeted significantly, leading to cold conditions for the local population.
Today, October 16, is expected to be challenging for Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Delhi. Rain is forecast, accompanied by wind speeds reaching 65 to 70 km/h. The Meteorological Department has issued warnings for heavy rainfall across 13 states. You can check the weather outlook for various regions below.
Heavy Rainfall Warning for 13 States
According to the Meteorological Department, an alert for heavy rainfall has been issued for 13 states across the country for October 16. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated that heavy rain is likely in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Bihar, Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Andhra Pradesh. Additionally, heavy rainfall is expected in Telangana, Odisha, and West Bengal. Alerts for thunderstorms have been issued for these areas, with wind speeds potentially reaching up to 60 km/h. The public is advised to exercise caution due to the risk of lightning strikes.
Thunderstorm and Rain Alert for Delhi
The IMD has issued an alert for heavy rain and thunderstorms in New Delhi for October 16. Wind speeds are expected to reach between 40 and 45 km/h. In Delhi, the maximum temperature for October 16 is projected to reach 34°C, while the minimum temperature is expected to be around 24°C.
Rain Alert in UP
The Meteorological Department has predicted the possibility of rain in Ghaziabad, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Aligarh, Noida, Amethi, and Sultanpur. Additionally, a warning for heavy rainfall has been issued for Ghazipur, Mirzapur, Ballia, Raebareli, Lucknow, Fatehpur, Banda, Amethi, Prayagraj, and Chandauli.
According to the IMD, heavy rain is expected in Ghazipur, Basti, Siddharthnagar, and Sonbhadra, accompanied by strong winds reaching speeds of 50 to 60 km/h. For Lucknow, an alert has been issued for today, October 16, with a maximum temperature of 32°C and a minimum temperature of 21°C.
Weather in Bihar
The Meteorological Department expects rain in the Bihar districts of Bhojpur, Patna, Gopalganj, Muzaffarnagar, Samastipur, Darbhanga, Madhubani, and Purnia. The IMD has issued a heavy rain alert for Katihar, Madhepura, Kishanganj, Begusarai, Khagaria, Bhagalpur, Munger, Lakhisarai, and Saharsa, with winds likely to reach speeds of 40 to 50 km/h. On October 16, temperatures in these areas are expected to reach a maximum of 32°C and a minimum of 23°C.
Rain Expected in Jharkhand
According to the Meteorological Department, rain is expected in Jamshedpur, Bokaro, Dumka, West Singhbhum, East Singhbhum, and Seraikela. The IMD has also predicted heavy rain and thunderstorms in Palamu, Dhanbad, Sahibganj, Hazaribagh, Giridih, and Ranchi. For Ranchi, an alert has been issued for today, October 16, with a maximum temperature of 29°C and a minimum temperature of 19°C.
