- IMD forecasts heavy rain, thunderstorms for next six days.
- Low-pressure area forming over southwest Bay of Bengal.
- Rain expected across South, North, Central, Northeast India.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms with lightning, and strong winds at isolated places in some parts of the country during the next six days, as a low-pressure area is likely to form over the southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining coastal areas during the next 24 hours.
Rain is predicted to occur over southern states, western and central India, and the north-east region of the country. Rain and thunderstorms may also occur over northwest India and the hill states from October 23-26.
Delhi-NCR is expected to experience clear skies till October 23 and light rain on October 24 and 25. Partly cloudy weather with rain and thunderstorms is likely to occur in some areas of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh.
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Where Will It Rain In North India?
IMD has predicted a probability of light to moderate rainfall at isolated places of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan and Muzaffarabad during October 23 to 25. In Himachal Pradesh, the rainfall may take place on October 24 and 25, while in Uttarakhand it is expected to occur during October 23-26.
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In the plains, isolated to scattered rainfall is predicted in east Rajasthan on October 20 and 24, and in west Rajasthan on October 24. Thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds are likely to accompany the rain in the affected areas.
Delhi-NCR is expected to stay dry until October 23, with a forecast for light rainfall on October 24 and 25.
How Will The Weather Be In South India?
Heavy rainfall is anticipated in the southern states as the system strengthens in the Bay of Bengal and the nearby coastal region.
The IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rain over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal between October 20-22. Kerala and Mahe are likely to receive very heavy rain between October 20-26. Lakshadweep is likely to receive heavy rain during October 22-26, and Coastal Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka region during October 22-24 and October 21-24, respectively.
On October 20-21, heavy to very heavy downpours may occur in coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, along with Rayalaseema. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands may see very heavy rain between October 20 and 26.
Rain, Thunderstorms Likely In Central And Western India
Most parts of central and western India are likely to see rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds between October 20 and 23.
Regions most likely to be affected include Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Konkan, Goa and central Maharashtra. People living in these areas are advised to watch for the weather conditions, especially where thunderstorms and winds are reported.
Rain Alert - Northeast India
The IMD has further forecast isolated rainfall over Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura during the period of October 20-22.
The forecast indicates that the developing weather system could affect several regions simultaneously, with the timing and intensity of rainfall varying across states.