A developing weather system over the Bay of Bengal may bring heavy rain and strong winds to several states (Img: Pinterest)
New Delhi: A developing weather system over the Bay of Bengal could intensify into a cyclonic storm, raising concerns about heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds across several parts of India on October 26. Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Odisha are among the regions expected to experience changing weather conditions, according to the reports.
The weather system is expected to strengthen with the possibility of becoming a severe cyclonic storm by October 27. It may approach the Andhra Pradesh coast around the morning of October 28. Coastal areas could face heavy rain and wind speeds of 70–85 kmph in affected locations. Fishermen and coastal residents should follow official advisories.
Delhi is likely to receive light to moderate rainfall, accompanied by winds reaching 40–50 kmph. The maximum temperature is forecast to be around 31°C, while the minimum may remain near 17°C.
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Several Uttar Pradesh districts, including Meerut, Ghaziabad, Agra, Mathura, Gorakhpur, Varanasi and Prayagraj, could experience rain and thunderstorms. Wind speeds may reach 50 kmph in some areas.
Rain and thunderstorms are expected across parts of Bihar, including Patna, Gaya and Champaran. Jharkhand districts such as Ranchi, Dhanbad, Bokaro and Jamshedpur may experience unsettled weather on October 26 and 27.
Parts of West Bengal, including Kolkata, Howrah, Malda and Murshidabad, may also receive rainfall, with gusts potentially reaching 60–70 kmph in some locations.
Heavy rainfall is possible in several parts of Odisha, while coastal Andhra Pradesh could face intense rain and strong winds as the system approaches. Parts of Kerala, including Kozhikode, Malappuram and Wayanad, may also experience significant rainfall.
Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and the Himalayan states could see isolated showers, gusty winds or thunderstorms. Northeastern states may continue to receive rain over the coming days.
People should avoid exposed areas during thunderstorms, stay away from unstable structures and check road conditions before travelling in hilly regions. Fishermen should follow coastal warnings, while residents should monitor the latest updates from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and local authorities.
