Rain and thunderstorms are likely to remain widespread across several parts of India over the next few days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting heavy showers in parts of the south and moderate rainfall across several northern states. Thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds are also expected in some areas.

Uttarakhand is one of the closely monitored states, with the IMD having issued a yellow alert for eight districts. Dehradun, Haridwar, Tehri, Pauri Garhwal, Almora, Nainital, Champawat and Udham Singh Nagar districts are likely to receive moderate rainfall over the next four days.

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30-40 kmph winds may blow along with the rains in these districts. Light to moderate rain is also expected at some places across Uttarakhand over the next five days, while areas located above 4,200 metres could receive snowfall.

Delhi, UP And Other Northern States

Delhi is expected to remain partly cloudy on October 9, with the maximum temperature likely to settle around 32 degrees Celsius. Parts of Uttar Pradesh may witness scattered rainfall over the coming days, including Lucknow.

Rain, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds are also possible in Himachal Pradesh, where showers are expected to continue in some areas until October 11. Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh may similarly see rain and thunderstorms, accompanied by lightning and gusty winds in some places.

Punjab is likely to experience thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds in parts of the state through Sunday.

South India To See More Rain

Some of the heaviest rain activity will likely be over the southern states. The IMD has predicted rain for coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Rayalaseema, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, south interior Karnataka, Kerala, Mahe, and Lakshadweep.

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Thunderstorms might also occur in some localities of the region. Heavy rain might occur in parts of Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

On the other hand, the southwest monsoon has started withdrawing from some parts of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Telangana. 

With rain, lightning and strong winds expected across different regions, weather conditions are likely to remain unsettled in several parts of the country over the next few days.