NEW DELHI: Rain and thunderstorms are likely across several parts of India on Friday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in Bihar and heavy rain in parts of Uttar Pradesh, the Northeast and West Bengal.Delhi, Haryana and Punjab may see thunderstorms accompanied by hailstorms and strong winds, while rainfall is also expected across parts of central, eastern and southern India.
IMD alert for Friday
The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Bihar on Friday. Heavy rain is also likely over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, east Uttar Pradesh, sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim.Thunderstorms accompanied by hailstorms are likely at isolated places over Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Punjab. Thundersqualls, with strong winds, are also expected over these areas.Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds are likely over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Bihar, east Rajasthan, central Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.Parts of Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Uttarakhand, West Bengal and Sikkim may also see thunderstorms and gusty winds.
Delhi-NCR weather tomorrow
Delhi and adjoining Haryana and Chandigarh may experience thunderstorms accompanied by hailstorms.The IMD has also warned of thundersqualls in the region, with the possibility of strong winds. Rainfall activity, too, is expected to continue across Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi.
North India under storm alert
East Uttar Pradesh is likely to receive heavy rain on Friday, while thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds are also forecast across parts of Uttar Pradesh. Uttarakhand may see rain and thunderstorms, with heavy snowfall likely at isolated places.Himachal Pradesh is likely to witness thunderstorms and lightning. Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and adjoining areas may also receive rainfall, while Punjab is under a warning for thunderstorms, hailstorms and thundersqualls.East Rajasthan may see thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds, while west Rajasthan is also likely to experience stormy weather.
Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha forecast
Bihar is likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places on Friday, along with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds.Jharkhand may see thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds. Odisha is also expected to receive rainfall, with heavy rain possible over isolated areas in the coming days.
Northeast, West Bengal under rain watch
Heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places over sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim on Friday. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds are also expected in parts of the region.The IMD has forecast rainfall across Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura, with thunderstorms and lightning likely over parts of the Northeast.The Andaman and Nicobar Islands may also receive heavy rain and thunderstorms, with gusty winds expected in some areas.
Central and western India forecast
East Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh are likely to receive rainfall, while parts of west Madhya Pradesh and Vidarbha may also see showers. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds are forecast over parts of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.Central Maharashtra may see thunderstorms and gusty winds, while Marathwada, Konkan and Goa are likely to receive scattered rainfall. Gujarat, Saurashtra and Kutch may also see rain over the coming days.
South India rain forecast
Rainfall is likely across parts of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Rayalaseema, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Kerala, Mahe and Karnataka.Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam may receive heavy rain on Friday, with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds expected in parts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Strong surface winds are also likely over parts of Andhra Pradesh.
Cyclone Arnab weakens after landfall
The very severe cyclonic storm Arnab crossed the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts on Thursday and weakened after moving inland. The system is expected to weaken further as it moves north-northwestwards.Rainfall is likely to continue over parts of eastern and central India as the remnants of the storm weaken. A fresh low-pressure area has also formed over the South Andaman Sea and is likely to move west-northwestwards, with the IMD indicating that it could intensify into a depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal.
IMD’s latest forecast for the next few days
Rainfall activity is expected to continue across parts of eastern, central, northeastern and southern India into early November. Heavy rain is likely over parts of Bihar, West Bengal and Sikkim, while Odisha may see heavy rainfall on Sunday and Monday.In the south, Kerala and Mahe may receive heavy rain on Monday and Tuesday, while Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal are likely to see heavy rainfall on Tuesday.The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, parts of the Northeast and several areas across central and southern India are also expected to receive further showers over the coming days.
