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IMD warns of heavy to very heavy rain, hailstorms and 60 kmph winds in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi

Panchkula, Oct 14 (UNI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places across Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi during October 14–15, accompanied by hailstorms, lightning and winds gusting up to 60 kmph, raising concerns over possible damage to standing crops, power lines and vulnerable structures.
In its All India Weather Summary and Forecast Bulletin issued at 5.07 pm, the IMD forecast thunderstorms with winds reaching 40–50 kmph, gusting to 60 kmph, at isolated places across the region on both days.
The weather department predicted fairly widespread to widespread rainfall over Punjab on October 14 and 15 and over Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi on October 15. Rainfall activity is expected to weaken from October 16, although isolated showers and gusty winds may continue.
The weather disturbance is associated with an active western disturbance over northern Pakistan and adjoining Jammu and Kashmir, along with a cyclonic circulation over northern Haryana.
According to the IMD, the western disturbance persisted as a cyclonic circulation at 3.1-4.5 km above mean sea level, with an associated upper-air trough. A separate cyclonic circulation remained active over northern Haryana at an altitude of approximately 1.5 km above mean sea level.
The department warned that hailstorms and strong winds could damage standing crops, orchards, plantations, electricity and communication lines. Falling branches, uprooted trees and damage to vulnerable structures are among the potential consequences.
Farmers in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Rajasthan have been advised to protect orchards and vegetable crops against hail, secure harvested produce and provide support to vulnerable horticultural plants.
In Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, fairly widespread to widespread rainfall is forecast during October 14–15, with isolated heavy rainfall likely on Wednesday. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds reaching 50 kmph are also expected at isolated places.
Himachal Pradesh is likely to experience fairly widespread to widespread rainfall on October 15, with isolated hailstorms forecast on October 14. Uttarakhand may witness scattered rainfall and thunderstorms during the coming days, with hailstorms likely on October 15.
The IMD also forecast hailstorms over western Rajasthan on October 14 and eastern Rajasthan and western Uttar Pradesh on October 15.
Northeast monsoon likely to begin on October 15
Meanwhile, the IMD said conditions were becoming favourable for the further withdrawal of the southwest monsoon from the remaining parts of the country and the simultaneous commencement of northeast monsoon rainfall over southern peninsular India on October 15.
The development is expected to bring an extended spell of rainfall across several southern states.
Isolated very heavy rainfall is forecast over Kerala and Mahe and Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal on October 15, and over south interior Karnataka on October 16.
Heavy rainfall is also likely over coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam during October 15–19, Kerala and Mahe during October 16–20, and Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal on October 14 and during October 16–20.
Coastal Karnataka and Rayalaseema may receive isolated heavy rainfall during October 16–18, while north interior Karnataka and Telangana face similar conditions on October 17 and 18.
South interior Karnataka is likely to experience heavy rainfall on October 15 and during October 17–20.
The IMD warned of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and winds gusting up to 60 kmph over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal during October 14–20. Similar conditions are forecast over Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and parts of Karnataka on different days.
The department said intense rainfall and strong winds could cause localised flooding, waterlogging, landslides, crop damage, and disruption to road and rail services in vulnerable areas.
Nagapattinam records 9 cm rain, Karaikal 7 cm
According to the IMD's observations between 8.30 am and 2.30 pm on Wednesday, Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu recorded 9 cm of rainfall, while Karaikal received 7 cm.
Heavy rainfall was observed at isolated places in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal during the six-hour period.
Rainfall occurred at many places over Tamil Nadu, Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema and Kerala, while most other parts of the country remained dry during the observation period.
The IMD also reported that minimum temperatures were appreciably above normal at isolated places in Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Punjab on October 14.
Rain forecast for eastern, central and northeastern states
In eastern India, isolated to scattered rainfall is likely over Odisha during October 14–20, with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching 50 kmph at isolated places during October 14–18.
Rainfall is forecast over sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim during October 16–19, Bihar during October 16–18 and Gangetic West Bengal during October 14–17.
In central India, isolated to scattered rainfall is expected over western Madhya Pradesh during October 15–20, eastern Madhya Pradesh during October 16–20, and Chhattisgarh and Vidarbha during October 14–20.
The northeastern states are also likely to receive scattered rainfall, with Arunachal Pradesh forecast to experience showers during October 14–20 and Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura during October 14–18.
In western India, isolated to scattered rainfall is likely over Konkan and Goa during October 15–20 and Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada during October 14–20.
The IMD also forecast hot and humid conditions over Konkan and Goa during October 14–16 and coastal Karnataka on October 14 and 15.
Advisory against lightning, hailstorms
The weather department advised people in areas facing thunderstorms and hailstorms to remain indoors, avoid sheltering under trees, stay away from electrical installations and refrain from unnecessary travel during severe weather.
It also recommended securing loose objects, protecting harvested crops and monitoring updated weather warnings.
The IMD said its daily forecasts and warnings are valid from 8.30 am on the specified day until 8.30 am the following day. UNI KK CDS
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