Today's Weather: Delhi Clear, Kerala Red Alert, Cyclone Risk
Today's weather picture across India is mixed, with clear skies in some regions and rain and storm warnings in others. A system over the Bay of Bengal may strengthen into a cyclonic storm, which could alter conditions across several parts of the country.
What Happens in the Bay of Bengal
The developing system in the Bay of Bengal has the potential to become a cyclonic storm. Weather patterns in multiple areas may change as a result. Winds could blow at 40 to 50 kilometres per hour in some places and as fast as 85 kilometres per hour in others.
Delhi Stays Clear for Now
There is no forecast of rain in Delhi today, and the city is expected to have clear weather throughout the day. Temperatures may reach a high of 32 degrees Celsius and dip to a low of 16 degrees Celsius. However, thunderstorms and rain are likely in Delhi on October 29 and 30.
Alerts for Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
An alert for rain and strong winds has been issued for multiple districts across western and eastern Uttar Pradesh. These include Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Deoria, Prayagraj, Ayodhya, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Moradabad, Aligarh, Agra, Mathura, Saharanpur, Shahjahanpur, Pilibhit and Bulandshahr. Bihar also has several districts under an alert for heavy rain and storms.
Rain and Winds in More States
Jharkhand may witness rain and storms in several areas today and tomorrow. Moderate to heavy rain is likely in parts of West Bengal, with winds of 60 to 70 kilometres per hour possible in some areas. Rajasthan may see rain along with strong winds in some districts. Madhya Pradesh is likely to get moderate to heavy rain in several districts. Punjab has rain and storm alerts in place for multiple districts, while Haryana is also set for harsh weather.
Red Alert in Kerala
In the northeast, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura may see rain at some places between today and October 31. Assam and Meghalaya are expected to receive light to moderate rain from tomorrow till October 31. Andhra Pradesh has been warned of heavy rain. Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry may see increased rain activity, and a red alert has been declared for Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad in Kerala.
Hill States and Kashmir
Uttarakhand is expected to stay dry and sunny in all districts till October 28. Himachal Pradesh will likely remain mostly dry till October 29, while high hill regions may witness light rain or snowfall on October 30 and 31. Jammu and Kashmir has been warned of rain and strong winds in several areas.