New Delhi: Rainfall and thunderstorms affected several parts of North India on Thursday, October 15, bringing relief from warmer conditions. Delhi-NCR experienced fresh showers, while higher-altitude areas of Himachal Pradesh received snowfall. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), rainfall is likely to continue in several regions on Friday, October 16, with isolated spells of very heavy rain forecast in parts of southern India.

Fresh Snowfall in Himachal Pradesh
High-altitude areas of Himachal Pradesh, including Lahaul-Spiti, Chamba, Kangra, Kullu and Kinnaur, witnessed fresh snowfall on October 15. Koksar and Keylong reportedly recorded around 2 to 5 centimetres of snow. Meanwhile, heavy rain and thunderstorms affected lower-altitude areas, including Mandi and Bilaspur, contributing to a drop in daytime temperatures. The IMD expects the ongoing wet spell to gradually weaken in some regions on Friday, although rain and thunderstorms may continue in several states.

Delhi-NCR Weather: Light Rain and Gusty Winds Expected
Delhi and neighbouring areas may experience cloudy skies and light rain during the early morning to noon hours on October 16. Thunderstorms and lightning are also possible. The IMD forecast indicates that Delhi's maximum temperature could remain between 29°C and 31°C, while the minimum may range from 18°C to 20°C. Winds are expected to blow from the southeast at speeds of up to 15 kmph during the morning, shifting to easterly winds reaching up to 18 kmph in the afternoon. Wind speeds are likely to decrease during the evening and night.

Haryana and Chandigarh may also experience isolated to scattered showers, accompanied by gusty winds of 30–40 kmph and occasional gusts of up to 50 kmph. Scattered rainfall is also possible in Punjab and eastern Uttar Pradesh, while western Uttar Pradesh may remain under the influence of the current weather system.

Rajasthan: Rain Likely in Several Areas
Parts of Rajasthan may continue to receive rainfall. Eastern Rajasthan is likely to experience isolated to scattered showers between October 14 and 16, while western parts of the state may see rain through October 15.

Rain Forecast for Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand
The IMD has forecast rainfall over Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan and Muzaffarabad on October 16. Himachal Pradesh may receive showers on October 16 and 17, while Uttarakhand could experience continuing rainfall between October 14 and 18. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are also possible in Uttarakhand, particularly on October 16. Residents in hilly areas should remain alert to changing weather conditions and follow local advisories.

Very Heavy Rainfall Warning for Southern India
The IMD has warned that isolated places in southern India could receive very heavy rainfall during the forecast period.

Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal:** Isolated very heavy rainfall is likely on October 15 and 16.
Kerala and Mahe: solated very heavy rainfall is possible on October 15.
South Interior Karnataka: Isolated very heavy rainfall is forecast for October 16.

What Should People Expect on October 16?
While rainfall activity may weaken in some parts of North India, showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds remain possible across several states. Southern India, particularly Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, faces the possibility of isolated very heavy rainfall.

People are advised to monitor the latest IMD bulletins, follow local weather warnings and take precautions in areas expecting heavy rain, thunderstorms or strong winds.