The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rain and thunderstorms across several parts of India on October 1, even as the southwest monsoon continues its withdrawal from northwestern and central regions of the country.
According to the weather department, Delhi-NCR and several parts of central India are likely to remain mostly dry, while southern, northeastern and eastern states may experience increased rainfall activity.
The IMD has forecast fairly active weather conditions across much of Northeast and South India, with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds expected in some areas.
Delhi-NCR and Northwest India Weather
Delhi-NCR and other parts of Northwest India are expected to experience mostly clear skies on October 1. The weather is likely to remain sunny during the day, with temperatures around 34 degrees Celsius.
At night, the temperature is expected to settle near 23 degrees Celsius.
Rain and Thunderstorms in South India
Several southern states are likely to receive widespread rainfall. Kerala, Mahe and parts of Karnataka may experience rain, while Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal are expected to receive isolated to scattered showers.
Some areas could also witness heavy rainfall. The IMD has warned of thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds in parts of the region. Wind speeds are likely to reach 40-50 kmph, with gusts potentially touching 60 kmph.
Northeast and Eastern India Rain Forecast
Northeastern states are also expected to remain active on the weather front. Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura may receive fairly widespread rainfall. Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya are likely to see scattered showers, along with thunderstorms and lightning in some areas.
Isolated to scattered rainfall is also possible across Uttarakhand, East Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha and parts of West Bengal.
East Madhya Pradesh may experience thunderstorms and lightning, with rainfall activity expected to continue in the region until October 3. Odisha could also witness thunderstorms, with winds reaching up to 50 kmph and generally remaining between 30 and 40 kmph.
Rain Likely in Maharashtra, Goa and Gujarat
Scattered rainfall is likely across the Konkan region, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada. The prevailing weather conditions in these areas are expected to continue until October 6.
Gujarat, Saurashtra and Kutch may also receive rainfall on October 1.
Disclaimer: Weather forecasts are based on information available from the India Meteorological Department at the time of publication. Weather conditions can change, and actual rainfall, temperature and wind conditions may vary by location.