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IMD Warns 22 States: 75 km/h Storm, Hail, and Rain Before Monsoon Ends!
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News18•01-10-2026, 08:54
IMD Warns 22 States: 75 km/h Storm, Hail, and Rain Before Monsoon Ends!
- •IMD issued a rain and thunderstorm warning for 22 states across the country on October 1st.
- •States including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh are warned of rain and thunderstorms.
- •Wind speeds could reach 70-75 km/h in some areas, with risk of hailstorms and landslides in hilly regions.
- •Active weather systems over Assam and the Bay of Bengal will intensify rain in East and Central India.
- •Moderate to heavy rain is predicted in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana over the next two days.
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The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a rain and thunderstorm warning for 22 states across the country, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh.
Moderate rain and strong winds with speeds of 20-30 km/h are expected in Delhi and surrounding areas, accompanied by cloudy conditions, a maximum temperature around 34°C, and a minimum of 23°C which may affect traffic.
The weather change is driven by the activation of several weather systems, including an upper-air cyclonic circulation over Assam and surrounding areas, as well as a similar system formed in the Bay of Bengal.
