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IMD Weather Alert: Heavy Rain and 70KM Winds Expected Across 21 States As Winter Approaches
- •The India Meteorological Department has issued rain and thunderstorm alerts for nearly 21 states as weather patterns shift with the withdrawal of the monsoon.
- •Delhi-NCR is expected to experience rainfall and strong winds ranging from 20 to 30 kilometers per hour, leading to a drop in temperatures.
- •Heavy downpours, lightning, and wind speeds up to 70 kilometers per hour are predicted in states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.
- •Hilly regions including Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir face potential rainfall, snowfall at higher altitudes, and increased risk of landslides.
- •Southern and northeastern states will continue to experience spells of moderate to heavy rainfall over the coming days.
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On October 7, Delhi-NCR is expected to experience rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning, along with strong winds blowing at 20 to 30 kilometers per hour. The maximum temperature is predicted to be around 32 degrees Celsius, and the minimum around 22 degrees Celsius.
The IMD has issued rain and thunderstorm alerts for about 21 states on October 7, including Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and several northeastern and southern states.
In hilly regions like Uttarakhand, continuous rainfall and strong winds reaching up to 50 kilometers per hour are expected to increase the risk of landslides on October 7. Higher-altitude areas in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir may also experience colder temperatures, strong winds, and potential snowfall.
