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North India Braces for Heavy Rain & Thunderstorms
12 Oct
Summary
- Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecasted for Monday, October 12, 2026.
- Gusty winds up to 60 kmph are expected across affected northern states.
- Temperatures are predicted to drop significantly with the wet spell.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rain and thunderstorm warning for Monday, October 12, 2026, impacting Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand. Residents in these regions should prepare for strong gusts of wind, with speeds potentially reaching 60 kmph.
Delhi is bracing for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms accompanied by winds between 50-60 kmph. Uttar Pradesh faces a yellow alert, with districts like Meerut, Ghaziabad, and Lucknow anticipating storms and winds up to 50 kmph. Bihar's capital, Patna, along with Gaya and Muzaffarpur, will experience heavy showers and winds up to 50 kmph.
Jharkhand is also under a heavy rain and storm alert, affecting areas such as Ranchi, Dhanbad, and Jamshedpur. Winds are expected to reach up to 50 kmph. This widespread wet spell is projected to bring steep temperature drops across the affected northern and eastern states.
