Major Weather Alert: Heavy Rain And Storms In UP-Bihar, Snowfall In Himachal-Uttarakhand

Weather conditions are witnessing a major shift across several states of the country on October 17. According to the Meteorological Department, an alert for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong squall has been issued for Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. The weather remains volatile in various parts of the country today, with disruptions expected in several regions.

According to the weather department's forecast, the weather in the country's capital, Delhi, is going to remain clear today. There is no possibility of any rainfall in the capital. Talking about the temperature in the state, the maximum temperature may remain at 32 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature at 20 degrees Celsius. According to the India Meteorological Department, abbreviated as IMD, there is no possibility of rain in Delhi until October 22. During this period, the weather in the capital is expected to remain clear and dry.

Storms And Rains From Uttar Pradesh To Jharkhand

The Meteorological Department has issued a warning for torrential rains in Uttar Pradesh today. During this period, strong winds reaching a speed of up to 50 kilometers per hour are also expected to blow in Uttar Pradesh. Due to rain and strong winds, the mercury may drop by two to three degrees Celsius at night. With the temperature falling, cold conditions will gradually increase during the morning and night hours in the state. Plus, a yellow alert for rain and thunderstorms has been issued in several districts of Bihar, while a heavy rain and storm alert has also been issued in multiple districts of Jharkhand state, keeping the administration on high alert.

Heavy Rains In Madhya Pradesh And Rajasthan

A warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms has been issued in Tonk, Kota, Chittorgarh, Jaipur, Udaipur, Kota, Ajmer, and Sikar districts of Rajasthan state. Along with this, an alert for heavy rain has also been issued in several districts of Madhya Pradesh. During this period, strong winds blowing at a speed of 50 to 55 kilometers per hour can also be witnessed in Madhya Pradesh. Speaking of southern India and coastal regions, coastal Karnataka, Kerala, Mahe, Lakshadweep, South Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal are likely to experience continuous rainfall at many places until October 22. Also, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Rayalaseema, and Telangana may also witness rains during this timeframe.

Severe Weather Conditions In Hilly States

Speaking of the hilly states, a major alert for heavy rain and thunderstorms has been issued in Uttarakhand. Strong possibilities of snowfall have also been indicated in five major districts of Uttarakhand. Particularly in Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Bageshwar, and Pithoragarh districts, heavy snow may fall. The Meteorological Department has issued warnings for rain and storms in Chamba, Kangra, Sirmaur, Hamirpur, Solan, Kullu, Bilaspur, and Shimla districts of Himachal Pradesh. In Himachal Pradesh, mountains have been covered with a white blanket of snow following snowfall in higher altitude regions. Besides, an alert for heavy rain and thunderstorms has been issued in several districts of Jammu and Kashmir, where snowfall is also highly likely at some locations.