By Delhi-NCR is likely to see rain and thunderstorms on Sunday, September 20, with winds of around 30 to 40 kmph during the day.
The maximum temperature in Delhi is forecast near 34 degrees Celsius and the minimum near 24 degrees Celsius.
Uttar Pradesh cities including Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra and Prayagraj face rain and thunderstorms that may continue into September 21.
Bihar can expect widespread thunderstorms, with Patna forecast at 34 degrees Celsius at most and 27 degrees at night.
The IMD advises people to stay away from open fields and electric poles during storms.
Thunderstorms and lightning are also forecast over Marathwada, sub-Himalayan West Bengal, east Rajasthan, Konkan and Goa, and parts of the Northeast.
Reports counting the states affected by rain, thunderstorms and strong winds on Sunday put the number at 18, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Rajasthan.
Strong surface winds are very likely over parts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, while Tamil Nadu may see gusts of 40 to 50 kmph with isolated heavy rain.
Winds of up to 60 to 65 kmph are possible in vulnerable areas, according to a forecast summary.
Delhi-NCR is forecast to see rain and thunderstorms with winds of about 30 to 40 kmph, with a maximum temperature near 34 degrees Celsius and a minimum near 24 degrees Celsius.
Lucknow is expected to reach about 34 degrees Celsius with a minimum near 26 degrees, and rain in Uttar Pradesh may extend into September 21.
Patna is forecast to see a maximum of about 34 degrees Celsius and a minimum near 27 degrees Celsius, with widespread thunderstorms across Bihar.
Heavy rain in hilly areas may cause landslides and disrupt travel, and lightning and hail are possible in the hills.
The overall pattern is driven by an active southwest monsoon over central, eastern and southern India during the season’s withdrawal phase.
Rain clouds during the monsoon in Goa (representative image), Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
