October has brought with it continued rainfall across several regions. According to meteorological experts, while the monsoon’s retreat has begun, it’s still active and poised to bring rain to numerous states. Weather officials have issued alerts in anticipation of these conditions.
Two distinct low-pressure systems in the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal are contributing to the likelihood of rain and strong winds in several states. The Dussehra festivities today could be disrupted by the downpour. Delhi is expecting rain accompanied by thunderstorms today. The weather forecast predicts partly cloudy skies over Delhi on October 3rd, 4th and 5th, with rain likely on the 6th and 7th.
**Uttar Pradesh Under the Cloud**
The weather has taken a turn in Uttar Pradesh, with dark, rain-laden clouds dominating the sky. The state is bracing for rain and thunderstorms across many districts today, during the Dussehra celebrations. The weather department predicts a monsoon cloud parade from Lucknow to Varanasi on Dussehra. The rain and thunderstorms are likely to continue over UP for the next three days. Some districts may see heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours.
**Bihar’s Shifting Weather**
Bihar witnessed a sudden change in weather on Wednesday, with rainfall in Patna and other districts. Many districts in Bihar are likely to experience rain during Dussehra. A heavy rainfall forecast has been issued for 19 districts in Bihar today. The entire state, including Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand, is expected to remain overcast until October 3rd. Dussehra celebrations in the state could be dampened by rain. A Yellow Alert for heavy rainfall has been issued for select areas across 12 districts on October 2nd and 3rd.
**States Facing Rain**
Due to cyclonic circulation, heavy rainfall is anticipated in Northeast and South India until October 4th. Alerts for heavy to very heavy rainfall and thunderstorms have been issued in Odisha, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana. Uttarakhand may see a return of the rain. Light to moderate rain is anticipated in areas of Nainital, Bageshwar, and Pithoragarh during Dussehra.
**Himachal Pradesh Weather Outlook**
Light to moderate rain, along with lightning, is anticipated in parts of Dehradun. Himachal Pradesh will also experience rain on Dussehra. Light rain is predicted in many areas across the state until October 4th, with the possibility of light to moderate rain in some areas on October 5th. Light rain is predicted in many areas, and heavy rain in some areas, on October 6th. Heavy rainfall is expected in some parts of the state on October 7th.