In Delhi-NCR, the morning of Saturday saw a change in weather conditions: light gusts of cool wind and cloudiness brought some relief to residents who had previously suffered from heat and stuffiness. However, this change is not limited to Delhi-NCR.
According to data from the Meteorological Department (IMD), on Saturday, October 10, rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds are possible in many regions of the country. Weather phenomena may persist from North India to East, South, and Northeast India.
In Delhi, the sky was covered with clouds on Saturday morning, and the wind continued to blow coolly. The meteorological department predicts localized precipitation and short-term thunderstorms in the capital. The weather may also change in Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and Faridabad, where cloud movement and periodic rain are expected during the day.
There is also a possibility of rain, thunderstorms, and lightning, as well as strong winds, in parts of Haryana, Chandigarh, and Punjab. Weather conditions may remain like this until Sunday, so it is advised to check the latest information before going out.
In the eastern and western parts of Uttar Pradesh, rain or short-term precipitation may occur on Saturday. According to the weather service forecast, rain is possible in eastern Uttar Pradesh until October 10, and in western Uttar Pradesh until October 11. No separate warning has been issued for either region.
In Uttarakhand, small or moderate rain with thunderstorms is expected in some places on Saturday, and snowfall is possible in high-altitude areas. Rain may fall in different parts of the state between October 10 and 14. It is predicted that in some places, wind speed will reach 30–40 kilometers per hour, with gusts reaching 50 kilometers per hour.
Weather changes with rain and thunderstorms are also expected in Himachal Pradesh; the probability of precipitation in several parts of the state falls on October 13 and 14. Meanwhile, rain is possible in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Saturday. Residents traveling to mountainous areas are advised to follow the recommendations of the meteorological department.
Weather phenomena may continue in the states of Eastern India. In Bihar, cloudy skies and short-term rain or thunderstorms are expected in some places on Saturday. Strong winds of 40–50 kilometers per hour with thunderstorms are possible in some areas of the state. Rain is also forecasted in Jharkhand and Odisha on Saturday, which may continue until Monday, leading to local weather changes.
Weather conditions are also expected to change in Rajasthan on Saturday. Small or moderate rain is possible in the northwestern districts of the state. A warning for thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds has been issued for western Rajasthan, but not for eastern Rajasthan.
More significant rainfall is expected in some states of South India. The meteorological department predicts heavy rains in some areas of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Puducherry. Heavy precipitation is also possible in some places in Karaikal, accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds.
Rain is also expected in the northeastern states of India. On Saturday, precipitation is possible in isolated places in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya. In Assam and Meghalaya, rain may continue in various areas until October 14. Additionally, rain is forecasted in some places in Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura on October 14.