Heavy rains and strong winds forecast for 15 Indian states

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded alerts for heavy rain and strong winds affecting 15 states across the country on October 9, as the monsoon withdrawal phase progresses. The warning covers major states including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh among others.

According to the IMD forecast, wind speeds are expected to reach up to 60 kilometers per hour in several affected regions, raising concerns about potential damage to structures and disruption to daily activities. The combination of heavy precipitation and severe gusty winds poses a significant weather risk across the warned areas.

The alerts underscore the volatile weather patterns typically observed during the monsoon retreat phase, when the interaction between retreating monsoon systems and other weather patterns can generate intense localized weather events. Residents in the affected regions have been advised to exercise caution and remain alert to weather updates.

The IMD continues to monitor the developing weather situation closely and is expected to issue updated forecasts as conditions evolve over the coming days.