IMD Weather Alert: Delhi-NCR, Punjab and Haryana Brace for Rain, Strong Winds and Hailstorms

New Delhi: Weather patterns are going to change in many parts of the country. The effects of rain, thunder and strong winds can be seen in the plains including Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. At the same time, there is a possibility of snowfall in the high altitude areas along with rain in the hilly areas of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand. According to the forecast of the Meteorological Department, hailstorm may also occur in some areas.

How will the weather be in Delhi-NCR?

There is a possibility of cloudy sky in Delhi and rain at some places. During October 12 and 13, strong winds with speed up to 60 kilometers per hour along with thunderstorms are expected. At the same time, there is a possibility of hailstorm in some areas of Delhi-NCR.

Are rain alerts in Punjab, Haryana and UP?

A warning of hailstorm has been issued at some places in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi on October 14 and 15. Light rain with gusty winds reaching up to 50 kmph may occur over parts of western Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. People are advised to remain cautious during inclement weather.

Are there chances of snowfall in Himachal and Uttarakhand?

Due to the effect of western disturbance, there is a possibility of rain in many areas of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand for the next two days. Snowfall may occur in high altitude areas. There are chances of change in weather in districts like Rajouri, Ramban, Pulwama, Doda and Anantnag of Jammu and Kashmir.

Did October rain breaks record in Delhi?

Recent rains in Delhi have brought down the temperature. Safdarjung weather center recorded 41.6 mm rainfall in the last 24 hours till 8:30 am on October 12. Earlier on October 9, 2022, about 74 mm of rain was recorded during this period. Due to rain, the minimum temperature dropped and people started feeling coolness in the morning and evening.

Will weather change in Bihar, Jharkhand and Northeast also?

There is a possibility of rain and thundershowers on different days in Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal and many states of the North-East. Rain may continue in some states including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya. Warnings of thunderstorm and lightning have also been issued in Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura.

New round of rain in South India?

According to the forecast of the Meteorological Department, north-east monsoon rains are likely to begin in some parts of South India. There may be rain in many areas of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. In view of the possibility of heavy rain in some areas, people are advised to keep an eye on the latest weather updates.