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Delhi-NCR Weather: Light Rain and Thunderstorms Expected on October 16
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News18•15-10-2026, 23:01
Delhi-NCR Weather: Light Rain and Thunderstorms Expected on October 16
- •The India Meteorological Department has forecast light rain, thunderstorms, and cloudy skies for Delhi-NCR on October 16.
- •Maximum temperatures in Delhi are expected to range between 29°C and 31°C, with minimum temperatures around 18°C to 20°C.
- •Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan are also likely to experience scattered rainfall and gusty winds.
- •Himachal Pradesh has recorded fresh snowfall in higher-altitude regions like Lahaul-Spiti, Chamba, and Kullu.
- •The IMD has issued warnings for isolated very heavy rainfall in southern states including Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal.
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Delhi is expected to have a generally cloudy sky on Friday with very light to light rain and thunderstorms at many places from early morning until noon. The maximum temperature is predicted to range between 29°C and 31°C, and the minimum temperature between 18°C and 20°C.
Higher-altitude areas in Himachal Pradesh, including Lahaul-Spiti, Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, and Kinnaur, received fresh snowfall on Thursday. Locations such as Keylong and Koksar recorded about 2 to 5 cm of snow.
The IMD issued warnings for isolated very heavy rainfall over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal. Additionally, heavy rain was likely at isolated places in Kerala and Mahe, with South Interior Karnataka expected to receive heavy rain.
