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Weather on October 8: Western Disturbance triggers rain and 60 km/h winds from Delhi to Bihar
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News18•07-10-2026, 16:16
Weather on October 8: Western Disturbance triggers rain and 60 km/h winds from Delhi to Bihar
- •Multiple weather systems, including an active Western Disturbance and trough lines, are bringing significant weather changes across India.
- •The India Meteorological Department has forecast rainfall accompanied by strong winds reaching up to 60 km/h in Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
- •Heavy downpours and thunderstorms are also expected in parts of East India, Central India, and southern peninsular states like Kerala and Tamil Nadu over the coming days.
- •Residents in affected regions have been advised to stay cautious and monitor weather updates closely to avoid potential damages.
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An active Western Disturbance in the Himalayan region, combined with multiple cyclonic circulations and trough lines extending from Uttar Pradesh to the Bay of Bengal, is causing widespread rain, thunderstorms, and high-speed winds across the country.
The IMD has predicted scattered rainfall in Delhi-NCR between October 8 and 13, with isolated light rain expected specifically on October 8 which could potentially cause traffic congestion problems.
Heavy rainfall is very likely at isolated places over Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Sikkim, and Kerala & Mahe, as well as Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal during October 8-10.
