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IMD Warns: Heavy Rain in Uttarakhand, Karnataka, Andaman; Thunderstorms from UP to Bihar on Sept 28
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Moneycontrol•27-09-2026, 21:02
IMD Warns: Heavy Rain in Uttarakhand, Karnataka, Andaman; Thunderstorms from UP to Bihar on Sept 28
- •IMD forecasts heavy rainfall for Uttarakhand, South Interior Karnataka, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands on September 28.
- •Thunderstorms with strong winds (50-60 km/h) are expected in Andaman, with coastal residents advised to take precautions.
- •Stormy winds (40-50 km/h) with lightning are predicted for Assam & Meghalaya, Himachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal.
- •Thunderstorms with gusty winds (30-40 km/h) are likely in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, Odisha, and Telangana.
- •Fishermen are warned against venturing into parts of the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal due to strong cyclonic winds (40-65 km/h).
Key Questions Answered
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast, heavy rainfall is expected on Monday, September 28, in Uttarakhand, South Interior Karnataka, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
The IMD has warned of severe weather in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands featuring stormy winds reaching 50 to 60 kilometers per hour, alongside thunderstorms and dangerous gusts, prompting safety advisories for coastal residents.
Due to adverse cyclonic winds, the Meteorological Department advised fishermen not to venture into affected sea areas. This includes the southwest Arabian Sea near Somalia with winds up to 45-55 km/h, the North Andaman Sea, and parts of the Bay of Bengal.
