Archive · 12 Oct 2026
IMD Forecasts Rain, Thunderstorms Across India on October 12
The India Meteorological Department says many parts of India may get rain starting October 12.
Delhi could have thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds.
Rain is also expected in several northern states, and some places may stay wet for a few days.
Parts of eastern and northeastern India may get rain later in the week.
Southern areas are also forecast to have rain, with heavy showers possible in some places on October 16 and 17.
The forecast includes possible strong winds in some regions.
People in hilly areas are advised to watch for waterlogging and small landslides during heavy rain.
The India Meteorological Department forecast rain and thunderstorms across Delhi-NCR and several regions on October 12.
Delhi may see thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds, with isolated gusts reaching 60 kmph.
Rain is forecast across northern states, with some areas expected to remain wet through October 15 or later.
Several eastern and northeastern states are also forecast to receive rain over the coming days.
Southern regions may see heavy rain, especially Kerala, Mahe, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal on October 16 and 17.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department (IMD).
- What
- It forecast rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in several parts of India.
- When
- Beginning October 12, with rain forecast in some areas through October 17.
- Where
- Delhi-NCR and regions across northern, eastern, northeastern and southern India.
- Why
- The articles report a weather forecast; they do not state a cause.
- Forecast start
- October 12
- Delhi maximum temperature
- 32°C to 34°C
- Delhi minimum temperature
- 22°C to 24°C
- Delhi wind forecast
- Thunderstorm gusts may reach 40–50 kmph, with isolated gusts up to 60 kmph.
- Rainfall outlook
- Rain is forecast in different regions through October 17.
- Hilly-area advisory
- Be alert to waterlogging and localised landslides during heavy rainfall.
- Southern heavy rain
- Isolated heavy rain is likely over Kerala and Mahe, and Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, on October 16 and 17.