Monsoon Alert: The weather has taken a sudden turn across several states in North India, including the national capital, Delhi-NCR. The day remained overcast, accompanied by cool breezes and rain in various areas, leading to a drop in temperatures. People are experiencing a slight chill. According to the Meteorological Department, a warning for heavy rainfall has been issued for 15 states—including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, and Punjab—for October 16. Alerts for strong squalls have also been issued for Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh.
The Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rain and thunderstorms on October 16 across 15 states: Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Bihar, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, and West Bengal. There is also a possibility of strong winds reaching speeds of up to 80 km/h. Let’s take a look at what the weather is expected to be like on October 16.
According to the Meteorological Department, with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon, several parts of peninsular India are likely to experience a spell of rain—with heavy rainfall in some areas—continuing until October 21, 2026.
Delhi-NCR Weather Update
According to the IMD forecast, the sky over Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) will remain mostly cloudy on October 16. Very light rain is expected in some areas between the morning and afternoon. Additionally, some locations may experience thunderstorms accompanied by lightning.
Uttar Pradesh weather alert
The Meteorological Department reported rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds in several parts of Western Uttar Pradesh on October 15. However, the weather is expected to remain largely dry on October 16, with only a possibility of scattered rain in a few isolated locations. Meanwhile, in eastern Uttar Pradesh, some areas may experience light rain on October 16.
Will the weather change in Bihar?
According to the IMD forecast, the weather in Bihar is expected to remain mainly dry on October 16. No rain alert has been issued, and no significant changes in the weather are anticipated for the coming week.
Weather in Uttarakhand
Warnings for heavy rain and thunderstorms have been issued for Nainital, Champawat, Pithoragarh, Bageshwar, Rishikesh, Uttarkashi, Chamoli, and Haridwar. Strong winds, reaching speeds of 50 km/h, are also expected.
Weather in Himachal Pradesh
The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for Kinnaur, Mandi, Una, Chamba, Hamirpur, Solan, Kangra, and Bilaspur, anticipating rain and snowstorms. During this period, the forecast expects strong winds blowing at speeds of 40 to 50 km/h.
Weather in Rajasthan
The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for heavy rain in Karauli, Jaipur, Udaipur, Churu, Baran, Sawai Madhopur, Bundi, Kota, Bharatpur, Barmer, Bhilwara, Jaisalmer, Alwar, and Jalore. Gusty winds reaching speeds of 50 km/h are also expected.