IMD issues a weather alert for 16 states, warning of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds (Img: Pinterest)
New Delhi: Weather conditions across several parts of India are expected to remain unsettled despite the withdrawal of the monsoon. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for October 30, warning of rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds across 16 states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand. Wind speeds could reach 70-80 kmph in some areas, while lightning and landslides remain additional concerns.
According to the forecast, adverse weather conditions may affect states like Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Bihar, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Odisha, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Gujarat.
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Eastern India is likely to witness particularly unsettled weather. Heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds is possible in Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand and Andhra Pradesh. Some areas may also experience hailstorms, raising concerns among farmers about potential crop damage.
An alert for rain and strong winds has been issued for Delhi. During this period, Gusty wind speeds could reach 40 to 50 kilometers per hour. The maximum temperature in the capital is expected to be 25 degrees Celsius, and the minimum temperature is projected to be 18 degrees Celsius.
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Several districts of Uttar Pradesh, including Gautam Buddha Nagar, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Agra, Mathura, Aligarh, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Deoria, Mirzapur and Sonbhadra, may receive moderate to heavy rainfall. Wind speeds could reach 30-40 kmph. Lucknow is expected to record temperatures between 21°C and 24°C.
Rain and thunderstorms are likely in several districts of Bihar, including Patna, Gaya, Jamui, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Purnia, Katihar and Kishanganj. In the state of Jharkhand, Ranchi, Hazaribagh, Ramgarh, Dumka, Latehar, Palamu and other areas may experience heavy rainfall and winds reaching 40 kmph.
Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and J&K may also witness rainfall and strong winds. Areas such as Nainital, Chamoli, Shimla, Mandi, Kinnaur, Jammu and Anantnag remain among the regions to watch. Authorities have advised residents to avoid open spaces and standing beneath trees during thunderstorms. Farmers should take precautionary measures to protect standing crops from rain, hail and strong winds.
