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IMD forecasts rain, hailstorms, gusty winds in Haryana, Punjab, Delhi on October 14–15

Panchkula, Oct 13 (UNI) Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh and Delhi are likely to witness fairly widespread rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds on October 14 and 15, with isolated hailstorms also forecast, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
In its All India Weather Summary and Forecast Bulletin issued on October 13, the IMD said thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and winds reaching 40–50 kmph, with gusts up to 60 kmph, were likely at isolated places across the region during October 14–15. Gusty winds reaching 30–40 kmph were also forecast at isolated places in Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi on October 13.
The weather department warned that hailstorms and strong winds could damage standing crops, horticultural plantations, trees, power and communication lines, as well as vulnerable structures. People have been advised to remain alert, avoid unnecessary travel during thunderstorms, and refrain from taking shelter under trees.
In Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, fairly widespread to widespread rainfall is likely during October 13–15, with isolated heavy rainfall on October 13–14. Thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and hailstorms are also forecast.
In Himachal Pradesh, thunderstorms and lightning are likely during October 13–15, with hailstorms forecast on October 13–14 and fairly widespread to widespread rainfall on October 15.
Isolated to scattered rainfall is likely during October 13–19, with hailstorms forecast on October 15 in Uttarakhand.
Isolated rainfall is likely over East Rajasthan during October 14–16 and West Rajasthan during October 13–15. Hailstorms are forecast over East Rajasthan on October 15 and West Rajasthan on October 14.
Isolated rainfall is likely over West Uttar Pradesh during October 14–16 and East Uttar Pradesh on October 16.
Isolated rainfall is forecast over West Madhya Pradesh on October 15–16, East Madhya Pradesh during October 15–19, Vidarbha during October 16–19, and Chhattisgarh during October 13–19.
Rainfall is likely over Odisha during October 13–19, Gangetic West Bengal during October 14–18, and Bihar and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim during October 16–18. Fairly widespread to widespread rainfall is also forecast over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on October 13–14.
In Northeastern states, isolated to scattered rainfall is likely over Assam and Meghalaya during October 13–17, Arunachal Pradesh during October 14–17, and Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura during October 13–16.
Isolated to scattered rainfall is likely over Madhya Maharashtra during October 14–19, Konkan and Goa during October 15–19, and Marathwada during October 16–19.
Rainfall is forecast over Kerala, Mahe, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal during October 13–19, with heavy rainfall likely at isolated places in these regions during the specified period. Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Karnataka, Rayalaseema and Telangana are also likely to receive rain at different times during the week, with isolated heavy rainfall forecast over several areas.
The IMD advised people in areas likely to experience heavy rain, thunderstorms, or hail to monitor weather updates, stay in safe shelters, and take precautions against lightning and strong winds.
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