Weather Warning Issued Across Multiple States

A powerful combination of active western disturbances and cyclonic activity has triggered a widespread wet spell across various regions of India. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued comprehensive weather advisories, warning of heavy rainfall, lightning, and strong surface winds affecting parts of East, Central, Northeast, and Peninsular India, alongside the eastern coastline.

The capital city of New Delhi and its surrounding National Capital Region experienced persistent overcast conditions and intermittent showers, disrupting outdoor activities, including evening celebrations for Karwa Chauth due to heavy cloud cover. According to meteorological updates, enhanced convective activity is projected to persist through the first half of tomorrow, accompanied by surface winds reaching speeds of 30 to 40 kmph.

Regional Forecasts and Temperature Drops

Temperatures in the national capital are expected to hover between a maximum of 27°C to 29°C and a minimum of 16°C to 18°C. Similar conditions, marked by thundersqualls and isolated hailstorms, are anticipated across neighboring Haryana, Chandigarh, and Punjab.

Meanwhile, severe weather conditions continue to batter eastern and coastal pockets. Exceptionally heavy rainfall has already been recorded in Odisha, coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Yanam. The IMD predicts that intense downpours will likely persist over east Chhattisgarh, north Odisha, and north Bihar, while neighboring Jharkhand braces for gusty winds and lightning strikes.

New Cyclonic Depression Forming in the Bay of Bengal

Compounding the active weather patterns, a fresh low-pressure area has formed over the south Andaman Sea, originating from a preceding upper-air cyclonic circulation.

Weather monitors note that the system is tracking west-northwestwards and is expected to concentrate into a formal depression over the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands by October 31. Meteorological experts warn that the system is likely to intensify further as it moves towards the Andhra Pradesh coast over the subsequent two days, prompting disaster management authorities to remain on high alert.