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IMD Weather Alert 17 October: Heavy Rain And 80KM Winds Expected Across 17 States
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News18•16-10-2026, 16:10
IMD Weather Alert 17 October: Heavy Rain And 80KM Winds Expected Across 17 States
- •The India Meteorological Department has issued rain and thunderstorm warnings across 17 states for October 17, with wind speeds potentially reaching up to 80 kilometers per hour in some areas.
- •Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal anticipate significant weather changes accompanied by strong gusty winds and potential traffic disruptions.
- •Southern Indian states including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka are expected to experience heavy rainfall spells extending through October 22.
- •Hilly regions like Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir face heightened risks of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and potential landslides.
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The India Meteorological Department has warned of rain and thunderstorms in Delhi-NCR on October 17, 2026, with wind speeds reaching around 40 kilometers per hour. The maximum temperature in Delhi is expected to be 31 degrees Celsius and the minimum 18 degrees Celsius.
Heavy rainfall and active weather are expected across southern India, with isolated heavy downpours likely in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana between October 17 and October 22, 2026.
Uttarakhand faces warnings of heavy rain and thunderstorms with wind speeds reaching 40 to 50 kilometers per hour, alongside landslide threats in mountain areas. Himachal Pradesh expects wind speeds up to 55 to 60 kilometers per hour on October 17, 2026.
