IMD Issues Rain and Storm Alert for 15 States, Winds May Reach 80 kmph
IMD's October 16 weather forecast warns of heavy rain, thunderstorms and winds reaching 80 kmph across 15 states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Rajasthan, with potential risks of crop damage, lightning and landslides.
The forecast warns that strong winds could affect Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, raising concerns about possible crop damage in some areas. Large trees could also be uprooted in places affected by strong gusts. Meanwhile, warnings of dangerous landslides have been issued for hill states, while several northern states face the possibility of lightning and thunderstorms. People have been advised to avoid travelling to hilly regions. Snowfall has also been forecast in more than three states, while hailstorms are expected in more than four states.
Stormy winds originating from the Bay of Bengal could affect eastern India. According to the reported weather analysis, a low-pressure area has formed from northeastern Uttar Pradesh to the east-central Arabian Sea. Cyclonic circulations are also present over southern coastal Tamil Nadu and southern Haryana and its adjoining areas.
The following is the state-wise weather forecast for October 16, including district-level warnings and the expected temperatures in several major cities.
Delhi Weather Forecast for October 16
The forecast warns of rain and thunderstorms in Delhi on October 16. Wind speeds could reach 50–60 kilometres per hour. The maximum temperature is expected to reach 30 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is forecast at 21 degrees Celsius.
Uttar Pradesh Weather Forecast for October 16
A warning of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms has been issued for Meerut, Ghaziabad, Aligarh, Moradabad, Agra, Mathura, Chitrakoot, Mirzapur, Kanpur, Jaunpur, Sonbhadra, Kushinagar, Hapur, Bulandshahr, Bijnor, Rampur, Amroha, Maharajganj, Bareilly and Pilibhit.
In Lucknow, the maximum temperature is expected to reach 32 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is forecast at 22 degrees Celsius. Strong winds reaching 50–55 kilometres per hour are also expected.
Bihar Weather Forecast for October 16
Light rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast in Gopalganj, Gaya, Jehanabad, Bhojpur, Patna, Vaishali, Samastipur, Darbhanga, Madhubani, Supaul, Saharsa, Purnia, Araria, Katihar, Bhagalpur, Kishanganj, Munger, Begusarai and Khagaria.
Winds are expected to reach speeds of 30–40 kilometres per hour. In Patna, the maximum temperature is forecast at 33 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is expected to be 27 degrees Celsius.
Jharkhand Weather Forecast for October 16–17
A warning of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms has been issued for Ranchi, Ramgarh, Khunti, Chatra, Deoghar, West Singhbhum, Palamu, Dumka, Hazaribagh, Dhanbad and Giridih. Storms could bring winds reaching 50–60 kilometres per hour.
Ranchi is expected to record a maximum temperature of 28 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 19 degrees Celsius on October 16.
Uttarakhand Weather Forecast for October 16
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast in Nainital, Champawat, Pithoragarh, Bageshwar, Rishikesh, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarkashi, Chamoli and Haridwar. Wind speeds could reach 50 kilometres per hour.
In Dehradun, the maximum temperature is expected to reach 27 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is forecast at 16 degrees Celsius.
Himachal Pradesh Weather Forecast for October 16
A warning of rain and snow-related storms has been issued for Kinnaur, Mandi, Una, Chamba, Hamirpur, Solan, Kangra and Bilaspur. Winds could reach speeds of 40–50 kilometres per hour.
In Manali, the maximum temperature is forecast at 6 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature could drop to minus 3 degrees Celsius.
Jammu and Kashmir Weather Forecast for October 16
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast in Anantnag, Jammu, Poonch, Baramulla, Kishtwar, Reasi, Ganderbal, Udhampur, Ramban, Shopian and Rajouri. Winds could reach speeds of 40 kilometres per hour.
Srinagar is expected to record a maximum temperature of 18 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 8 degrees Celsius.
Expected Temperatures in Major Cities on October 16
The reported forecast lists the following maximum and minimum temperatures for major cities across the country.
| City | Maximum Temperature | Minimum Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 30°C | 21°C |
| Mumbai | 36°C | 26°C |
| Chennai | 31°C | 26°C |
| Kolkata | 33°C | 25°C |
| Lucknow | 32°C | 22°C |
| Patna | 32°C | 23°C |
| Ranchi | 28°C | 19°C |
| Bhopal | 32°C | 22°C |
| Jaipur | 32°C | 22°C |
| Shimla | 21°C | 10°C |
| Nainital | 22°C | 13°C |
West Bengal Weather Forecast for October 16
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast in Kolkata, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Bankura, Alipurduar, Darjeeling, Durgapur, Birbhum and Howrah. Strong winds reaching 50 kilometres per hour are expected.
In Kolkata, the maximum temperature is forecast at 33 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is expected to reach 25 degrees Celsius.
Punjab Weather Forecast for October 16
A warning of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms has been issued for Firozpur, Sangrur, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Bathinda, Barnala and Faridkot. Strong wind gusts could reach speeds of 60 kilometres per hour.
Rajasthan Weather Forecast for October 16
Moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast in Karauli, Jaipur, Udaipur, Churu, Baran, Sawai Madhopur, Bundi, Kota, Bharatpur, Barmer, Bhilwara, Jaisalmer, Alwar and Jalore. Wind gusts could reach speeds of 50 kilometres per hour.
Jaipur is expected to record a maximum temperature of 32 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 22 degrees Celsius.
Madhya Pradesh Weather Forecast for October 16
A warning of moderate rainfall and thunderstorms has been issued for Damoh, Balaghat, Vidisha, Hoshangabad, Katni, Betul, Mandla, Khandwa, Narsinghpur, Dewas, Harda and Indore.
Winds could reach speeds of 55–60 kilometres per hour. In Bhopal, the maximum temperature is forecast at 32 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is expected to reach 22 degrees Celsius.
Chhattisgarh Weather Forecast for October 16
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast in Manendragarh, Surajpur, Bilaspur, Dhamtari, Raipur, Janjgir and Korba. Wind gusts could reach speeds of 60 kilometres per hour.
Odisha Weather Forecast for October 16
A heavy rainfall warning has been issued for Balangir, Bhubaneswar, Puri, Sundargarh, Bhadrak, Balasore, Jajpur, Gajapati and Khordha. Storms could bring winds reaching speeds of 50 kilometres per hour.
The forecast highlights the possibility of disruption from heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds across several states on October 16. Potential risks include crop damage, uprooted trees, lightning and landslides in hilly areas, while the warnings for snowfall and hailstorms indicate the possibility of hazardous conditions in affected regions.

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