Delhi is likely to remain partly cloudy on October 8, while the India Meteorological Department has forecast thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across several northern states over the coming days. The unsettled conditions could affect outdoor activity, travel and day-to-day urban movement across the region.
The forecast places Delhi’s temperature between 34°C and 22°C on October 8. The maximum temperature is expected to fall slightly to about 32°C on October 9. Partly cloudy conditions are also likely on October 10 and 11, with temperatures expected to remain between 32°C and 33°C.
The wider weather system is expected to bring thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds to parts of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab. Rainfall is likely in several areas, with conditions expected to remain unsettled through the coming days.
In Uttarakhand, the IMD has issued a yellow alert for eight districts: Dehradun, Haridwar, Tehri, Pauri Garhwal, Almora, Nainital, Champawat and Udham Singh Nagar. Moderate rainfall is forecast over the next five days, while gusty winds with speeds of 30 to 40 kmph are possible in these districts.
Light to moderate rain may occur at some places across all districts of Uttarakhand during the same period. Snowfall is also possible in areas above 4,200 metres. The weather department said the change followed the withdrawal of the monsoon from the state last Saturday, with a western disturbance now influencing conditions.
For cities and towns in the affected areas, the forecast brings a combination of rain, lightning and strong winds rather than a single uniform weather event. Such conditions can disrupt outdoor activity and create short-term difficulties for road users and workers exposed to the weather, although the supplied forecast does not specify any particular road closure, service disruption or municipal advisory.
Himachal Pradesh is likely to see thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds, with rainfall expected to continue through Sunday. Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh may also experience thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds, along with rain over the coming days. Uttar Pradesh is likely to see thunderstorms and lightning, with rain expected in parts of the state.
Haryana and Chandigarh may experience thunderstorms, gusty winds and rain through Sunday, while Punjab is also likely to see thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds. The forecast covers a broad northern region, with conditions varying between cloudy weather, rain and storms.
Rain is also expected to continue in parts of southern India, including coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Rayalaseema, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, south interior Karnataka, Kerala, Mahe and Lakshadweep. The IMD’s latest forecast indicates that unsettled weather will continue across different parts of the country over the next few days.
