New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rainfall, lightning and strong winds in several parts of the country on Thursday, October 15. Southern states are expected to receive rain over the coming days, with isolated heavy showers likely in some areas.
According to the weather department, the southwest monsoon has started withdrawing from several regions, while the northeast monsoon is approaching southern India. The IMD has also predicted scattered rainfall in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Vidarbha between October 15 and October 19.
Delhi and Uttar Pradesh Weather Forecast
Delhi is likely to experience light to moderate rainfall and gusty winds on Thursday. The IMD has also indicated a possibility of thunderstorms in the national capital. The change in weather could bring some relief from warmer conditions, with temperatures expected to decline.
In Uttar Pradesh, scattered rainfall is forecast in western parts of the state between October 13 and October 15. Eastern Uttar Pradesh may receive showers between October 15 and October 16. Rainfall could continue in some areas of the state during the week.
Rain and Thunderstorms Expected in Northern Hill States
Several northern and Himalayan regions are also likely to experience unsettled weather.
Uttarakhand may receive rainfall between October 15 and October 18. On October 15, isolated locations could experience thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds.
In Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan and Muzaffarabad, fairly widespread to widespread rainfall is forecast for October 15.
Himachal Pradesh is also expected to receive widespread rainfall on October 15, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. Showers may continue in some parts of the state on October 16 and 17.
South India Braces for Heavy Rainfall
Rainfall activity is expected to increase across several southern states, with the IMD forecasting showers, thunderstorms and isolated heavy rain in multiple regions.
Kerala and Mahe: Fairly widespread rainfall is likely between October 15 and October 18. Isolated heavy showers are also forecast during this period, along with thunderstorms and lightning.
Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal: These regions may experience isolated to scattered rainfall from October 15 to October 18. Thunderstorms and lightning are also possible between October 13 and October 16, while isolated heavy rainfall is forecast between October 15 and October 18.
Telangana: Isolated to scattered showers are expected between October 15 and October 18. Gusty winds of 30–40 km/h are likely in some areas and could reach speeds of up to 50 km/h.
Karnataka Weather: Showers and Strong Winds Likely
The IMD has forecast changing rainfall conditions across Karnataka over the coming days.
South interior Karnataka may receive isolated to scattered showers on October 15. Rainfall is expected to become fairly widespread from October 16 to October 18.
Coastal Karnataka and north interior Karnataka could experience isolated to scattered showers on October 15. North interior Karnataka is likely to receive isolated heavy rainfall between October 16 and October 18, while similar conditions are forecast for coastal Karnataka on October 17 and 18.
Thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds may also affect some parts of the state.
Residents in the affected regions should follow local weather updates and take appropriate precautions during thunderstorms, lightning and periods of heavy rainfall.
Disclaimer: This article is based on the weather forecast information provided in the source material and is intended for general awareness. Weather conditions and forecasts may change. Readers should check the latest official updates issued by the India Meteorological Department before making weather-dependent travel or outdoor plans.