The IMD has issued a heavy rain alert for Delhi and several northern states, covering the period from September 15 to 17.
Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh face widespread rainfall with gusty winds up to 50 kmph, rising to 60 kmph over the following days.
A low-pressure area over Southeast Rajasthan and North Gujarat is driving continued rainfall across Western and Central India.
The Northeast, including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya, remains under a heavy rainfall alert until September 18.
Southern states including Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala and South Interior Karnataka are also expected to see isolated heavy showers.
Gusty winds accompanying the rain raise the risk of tree falls, minor structural damage and disruption to outdoor activities in the affected regions.
Northern India has seen a pattern of intermittent heavy rain spells through September, with the IMD tracking multiple weather systems moving through the region.
Residents in affected states were advised to stay updated on local weather bulletins and avoid non-essential travel during the most intense spells of rain and wind.
The IMD forecast isolated heavy rainfall over Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Punjab during September 15-17, alongside widespread rainfall over the northern plains through September 17.
Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh were forecast to see widespread rainfall with gusty winds up to 50 kmph on September 15, with wind intensity expected to increase to 60 kmph over the following two days.
A low-pressure area over Southeast Rajasthan and adjoining North Gujarat was cited as the cause of continuing widespread rainfall in Western and Central India.
Northeastern states including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya were placed under a heavy rainfall alert running until September 18.
Southern India, including Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala and South Interior Karnataka, was expected to see isolated heavy showers on September 15.
The IMD’s forecast reflects a broad weather system affecting multiple regions of the country simultaneously, rather than a single localized event.
Rain in Delhi, India, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
