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India Weather Alert: Rain, Thunderstorms and Gusty Winds Forecast Across Multiple States Till Oct 11
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Moneycontrol•06-10-2026, 12:35
India Weather Alert: Rain, Thunderstorms and Gusty Winds Forecast Across Multiple States Till Oct 11
- •The India Meteorological Department has forecasted widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across Northwest, Central, East, Northeast, West, and South Peninsular India from October 6 to October 11.
- •Heavy rainfall warnings have been issued specifically for southern states including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and South Interior Karnataka during this weather spell.
- •Northwestern regions like Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Punjab are expected to experience scattered to widespread rain along with lightning and gusty winds reaching up to 60 kmph.
- •Eastern and Central states including Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh will witness light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms over multiple days.
- •Southern regions such as Kerala, Mahe, and Lakshadweep are likely to receive fairly widespread to widespread rainfall, alongside heavy downpours in isolated areas of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
Key Questions Answered
The India Meteorological Department forecast covers Northwest, Central, East, Northeast, West, and South Peninsular India with expected rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds until October 11, 2026.
Heavy rainfall warnings have been issued specifically for Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and South Interior Karnataka.
Northwest India is expected to see isolated thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching 40 to 50 kmph, gusting up to 60 kmph in places like Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu and Kashmir.
