Delhi-NCR and several parts of North India are likely to experience another spell of rain on Friday, October 16, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts unsettled weather across multiple states. The latest showers follow rainfall on Thursday that brought temperatures down in the national capital and surrounding areas.
Himachal Pradesh has also witnessed fresh snowfall in higher-altitude areas, while rain and thunderstorms affected lower regions. Although rainfall activity is expected to weaken in some areas on Friday, several states may continue to see showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds.
The IMD has also warned of isolated very heavy rainfall in parts of southern India, including Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal.
Delhi-NCR
Weather Forecast For October 16
Delhi is likely to have a generally cloudy sky on Friday, with very light to light rain accompanied by thunderstorms or lightning at many places from the early morning until noon, according to the IMD.
The maximum temperature is expected to remain between 29°C and 31°C, while the minimum temperature is likely to range from 18°C to 20°C. The minimum temperature is forecast to remain near normal, while maximum temperatures may be below normal in most parts of the city.
Winds are expected to blow from the south-east at speeds of up to 15 kmph during the morning. They may shift to an easterly direction and reach speeds of up to 18 kmph in the afternoon before slowing to around 15 kmph during the evening and night.
Rain Forecast For Haryana, Punjab, UP And Rajasthan
The IMD has forecast isolated to scattered rainfall across Delhi, Haryana and Chandigarh on October 16. Gusty winds of 30-40 kmph, with occasional gusts reaching 50 kmph, may accompany the weather system.
Parts of Punjab and East Uttar Pradesh may also receive scattered showers. West Uttar Pradesh is likely to remain under the influence of the ongoing rain spell on October 15 and 16.
In Rajasthan, East Rajasthan may experience isolated to scattered rainfall between October 14 and 16. Western parts of the state are likely to receive showers between October 14 and 15.
Himachal Pradesh Sees Fresh Snowfall
Higher-altitude areas of Himachal Pradesh, including Lahaul-Spiti, Chamba, Kangra, Kullu and Kinnaur, received fresh snowfall on Thursday.
Places such as Koksar and Keylong recorded around 2-5 cm of snow. Meanwhile, heavy rain and thunderstorms affected lower areas, including Mandi and Bilaspur, contributing to a drop in daytime temperatures.
The IMD has forecast further rainfall in Himachal Pradesh on October 16 and 17.
Rain is also likely across Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan and Muzaffarabad on October 16. Uttarakhand may continue to receive rain between October 14 and 18, with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds expected on Friday.
IMD Issues Heavy Rain Warning For Southern States
The IMD has warned of isolated very heavy rainfall over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal on October 15 and 16.
Heavy rainfall is also likely at isolated places in Kerala and Mahe on October 15, while South Interior Karnataka may receive heavy rain on October 16.
The weather department has advised people to remain alert to local weather updates as rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds continue to affect different parts of the country.
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