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IMD Alert: Heavy Rain, 75 Kmph Storm in 23 States as 'Giant' Approaches from Sea.
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News18•29-09-2026, 06:41
IMD Alert: Heavy Rain, 75 Kmph Storm in 23 States as 'Giant' Approaches from Sea.
- •Active weather systems in the Bay of Bengal are expected to bring heavy rain, thunder, lightning, and strong winds to many parts of the country.
- •A low-pressure area intensified into a depression and is likely to strengthen into a deep depression, crossing the Myanmar coast.
- •IMD forecasts winds up to 75 kmph and stormy weather, potentially affecting at least 23 states.
- •Fishermen are advised not to venture into the Andaman Sea and Myanmar coast due to anticipated high winds and rough sea conditions.
- •Rain is predicted for Delhi-NCR, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Northeast, Maharashtra-Gujarat, and South India.
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Widespread rain, thunderstorms, and thundersquall conditions are expected on September 29, with wind speeds reaching 50 to 60 kmph and gusts up to 70 kmph. High waves and rough sea conditions are likely to persist until the evening.
Continuous light rain and cold winds have caused a record temperature drop in Delhi-NCR, with the minimum temperature in the Ridge areas falling below 17 degrees Celsius—the lowest in 25 years. The IMD also predicted further rain with thunder and lightning for the region.
The IMD has strongly advised fishermen and individuals against venturing into the Andaman Sea, southeastern Bay of Bengal, Myanmar coast, and adjoining central Bay of Bengal due to rough seas and winds reaching up to 75 kmph.
