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Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds are expected across 17 states (Img: AI generated)
New Delhi: Weather conditions across several parts of India are expected to remain unsettled on October 31 as a western disturbance brings rain, thunderstorms and strong winds. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for 17 to 23 states including union territories, warning of heavy rainfall in some areas, lightning and wind speeds reaching up to 70 kmph.
Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are also likely to experience hailstorms, raising concerns for residents and travellers in the hilly regions.
According to the weather department, rainfall is expected across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, West Bengal, Sikkim, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karnataka, Manipur, Tripura and Assam
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Several locations may receive moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. Strong winds could reach speeds of 70 kmph in affected areas.
A developing weather system over the Bay of Bengal is expected to influence rainfall activity over eastern and southern India.
A low-pressure area over the South Andaman Sea and adjoining regions may intensify into a depression around October 31. Coastal Andhra Pradesh could receive heavy to very heavy rainfall on November 2 and 3.
Arunachal Pradesh may also experience heavy rain between October 31 and November 1. Rainfall activity is likely to continue in Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura until November 5.
Rain is expected in Madhya Pradesh from October 31 to November 4. The weather may change in Indore, Ujjain, Dhar, Jhabua, Khargone, Jabalpur, Chhindwara, and surrounding areas. Relief from the rain is anticipated in the state starting November 5.
In Jharkhand and West Bengal, rain may occur in some places between October 31 and November 5. Furthermore, widespread rainfall is expected in sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim on October 31.
Delhi-NCR is expected to experience partly cloudy skies and hazy sun , with light rainfall possible in isolated areas.
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The maximum temperature is likely to remain between 26 and 28 degrees Celsius, while the minimum may range from 15 to 18 degrees.
Temperatures are expected to gradually rise over the next two days, with maximum readings potentially reaching 29-31 degrees Celsius by November 2.
Rainfall is expected across both eastern and western Uttar Pradesh. Cities including Lucknow, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Prayagraj, Ayodhya, Meerut, Ghaziabad, Noida and Agra may witness changing weather conditions.
Rainfall activity could continue in parts of the state until November 5.
Bihar is also likely to experience wet weather between October 31 and November 2, with October 31 expected to bring relatively stronger rainfall activity.
Hill states are likely to face challenging weather conditions. Uttarakhand may receive rain, thunderstorms and lightning with isolated hailstorms also possible. Rainfall activity could continue until November 2.
Himachal Pradesh is similarly expected to experience rain, strong winds, thunderstorms and possible hailstorms between October 31 and November 2.
Rainfall and changing wind patterns could bring a noticeable drop in temperatures across parts of eastern India. The mercury may fall by 4-5 degrees Celsius in some areas, increasing the chill.
The IMD has advised people to remain cautious during thunderstorms, avoid open spaces during lightning and follow local weather advisories.
