Chill in the Air Marks Onset of Winters 2026 in India; Cycnolic Storm To Bring Rain in 12 states

The IMD has indicated that some parts of Odisha may experience rain between November 6 and 7, while light rain is likely in parts of the Gangetic plains, West Bengal, and Jharkhand between November 9 and 11.

New Delhi: As warm mornings and chilly evenings mark the onset of Wintrers 2026 in the country, the India Meteorological Department has foreecast a unique Diwali for India with at least 12 states expected to batter rains in the next few days.

Possibility of rain in 12 states

According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of rain in several states including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Delhi on November 6. Furthermore, alerts have been issued for lightning strikes in the plains and landslides in hilly regions. However, the likelihood of widespread heavy rainfall remains low.

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Areas likely to receive rain

The Meteorological Department has issued a rain alert for Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Puducherry, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Punjab, and parts of Rajasthan. Additionally, wind speeds in these regions could reach 50–60 km/h. A significant drop in temperature is expected across these states due to the rainfall.

Weather in Uttar Pradesh

Light rain is expected in Uttar Pradesh on November 6, which may lead to cooler weather. The Meteorological Department has indicated the possibility of light rain in Agra, Aligarh, Meerut, Mathura, Kanpur, Hamirpur, Ayodhya, Jhansi, Gonda, Bahraich, and Lalitpur. Consequently, the minimum temperature could drop to 16°C, while the maximum temperature is expected to hover around 29°C.

Weather in Delhi

Strong winds are expected in Delhi on November 6. According to the Meteorological Department, the capital and its surrounding areas may experience gusty winds reaching speeds of 30–40 km/h. In Delhi, the maximum temperature is expected to be 28°C, and the minimum temperature is likely to be around 17°C.

Weather in Bihar

Strong winds are expected in the Bihar districts of Bhagalpur, Purnia, Lakhisarai, Arwal, Nawada, Gaya, Katihar, Bhojpur, and Buxar. Additionally, light rain may occur in some areas. In the capital, Patna, the minimum temperature is expected to be around 18°C.

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Weather in Hill States

A heavy rainfall alert has been issued for the districts of Shimla, Kullu, Kangra, Bilaspur, Una, and Hamirpur in Himachal Pradesh. Furthermore, wind speeds in several areas could reach 60–65 km/h. In Uttarakhand, light to moderate rain is likely in Bageshwar, Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, and Dehradun. In Jammu and Kashmir, rain accompanied by strong winds is expected in Rajouri, Kupwara, Poonch, Muzaffarabad, Udhampur, Kulgam, Ganderbal, Kathua, and Doda. In these regions, the minimum temperature could drop to 6°C.

Weather in West Bengal

Light to moderate rain is expected in the West Bengal districts of Murshidabad, Bankura, Malda, Kalimpong, Durgapur, Nadia, Jalpaiguri, Birbhum, and Hooghly. Additionally, wind speeds may reach 30–40 km/h. The maximum temperature is expected to be 36°C, and the minimum temperature is likely to be around 29°C.

Weather in Punjab and Haryana

Light rain may occur in the Punjab districts of Faridkot, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Barnala, Sangrur, Muktsar, and Bathinda. In Haryana, strong winds are expected in several districts, including Sonipat, Panipat, and Karnal; light rain may also occur in some places.