Weather Update: Rain Alerts From Uttarakhand to Kashmir

Although Cyclone Arnab has weakened into a low pressure area, its effects are still being felt across large parts of the country. The weather department expects the system to influence several states for another five to six days. Heavy rain, lightning and strong winds have been flagged for some regions today.

Delhi Skies Remain Mostly Partly Cloudy

No rainfall has been forecast for Delhi today. The city is likely to have partly cloudy skies, with the high touching 24 degrees Celsius and the low at 16 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy conditions may return on November 1, and the sky is expected to clear by November 5.

Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Bengal Brace for Showers

Weather alerts have been declared in 23 districts of Uttar Pradesh. Eastern Uttar Pradesh may see scattered light rain until November 2, and some showers are possible in western districts too. Winds of 50 to 60 kilometres per hour could bring dust storms. Bihar, Jharkhand and the Gangetic plains of West Bengal are likely to receive rain until November 5.

Central India Forecast in Brief

Rain is expected in Odisha on November 1, and heavy rain may fall on November 2. Punjab and eastern and western Rajasthan may see rain at isolated locations. In central India, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Vidarbha are likely to continue experiencing rain activity. Eastern and western Madhya Pradesh may get rain until November 4, while Chhattisgarh could receive widespread rain today and on November 2 and 3.

Northeast, Western and Southern States

Rain is likely at scattered places in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura until November 5. In western India, Konkan, Goa and Marathwada may receive rain, while the Gujarat region, central Maharashtra and Saurashtra-Kutch may see showers today. Southern India is expected to remain under rain influence over the next five days.

Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal may witness light to moderate rain at different locations until November 5. Kerala and Mahe may get rain today and on November 3 and 4. Karnataka will stay weather-active until November 5. Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Rayalaseema may receive rain until November 1 and possibly until November 5.

Himalayan Region Rain Warning

Uttarakhand is likely to see heavy rain, with winds of 30 to 40 kilometres per hour. Thunder, lightning and possible lightning strikes have been forecast, and rain is expected in the state until November 2. Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir may receive light to moderate rain until November 2.