Delhi-NCR is likely to remain dry on Thursday, November 12, even as the India Meteorological Department has forecast rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds across Jammu and Kashmir, parts of the Northeast, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
According to the IMD outlook reported by the Times of India, no significant weather activity is expected over Delhi-NCR and the rest of northwest India on Thursday. The forecast indicates that residents in the capital region are unlikely to face widespread rain-related disruption during the day.
The most active weather is expected in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan and Muzaffarabad on November 12 and 13. The IMD has forecast fairly widespread to widespread rainfall across the region, with isolated heavy rain likely in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph, with gusts reaching 60 kmph, may accompany the weather system between November 12 and 14.
Himachal Pradesh may experience gusty winds of 30-40 kmph, with gusts of up to 50 kmph, on November 12 and 13. Uttarakhand is likely to receive isolated to scattered rainfall during the same period. Punjab may see isolated to scattered rain between November 12 and 16, although the IMD has not forecast significant widespread rainfall over the broader northwest region on Thursday.
The forecast has implications for regional travel and outdoor activity even where Delhi itself remains dry. Thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds can affect road movement, aviation operations, construction activity and exposed public spaces in areas under warning. The IMD’s forecast does not indicate a comparable weather warning for Delhi-NCR on November 12.
Rainfall is also expected in several northeastern states. Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya, along with Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura, may receive isolated to scattered showers on Thursday. Thunderstorms and lightning are forecast over Assam and Meghalaya and parts of the Northeast, while moderate to intense lightning is likely over Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura.
Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal are likely to receive isolated to scattered showers on Thursday, along with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph and gusts up to 60 kmph on November 11 and 12. Kerala, Mahe and Lakshadweep may also experience isolated to scattered rainfall and thunderstorms. The IMD has forecast isolated heavy rain over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal on November 15 and 16, with heavy rain possible over Kerala and Mahe on November 16.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are expected to receive fairly widespread to widespread rainfall from November 11 to 16. Isolated heavy rainfall is forecast between November 11 and 14, along with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the Andaman Sea until November 15 and the southeast Bay of Bengal from November 13 to 15. No warning has been issued for the Arabian Sea.
The IMD has forecast no significant weather activity over west and central India during the week. Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Rayalaseema may receive showers between November 14 and 16, while coastal Karnataka and south interior Karnataka are likely to see isolated to scattered rainfall on November 15 and 16.
