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IMD issues rain and wind alerts across India, Delhi

By Drooid · Oct 13, 2026, 4:14 AM UTC · How we work

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IMD Issues Rain Alerts

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds across India.
Delhi-NCR will have partly cloudy skies, 32-34 °C highs and scattered showers on October 13.
Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi may see 40-50 km/h winds, gusting to 60 km/h Oct 13-15.
A yellow alert covers eight Uttarakhand districts, warning moderate rain and 30-40 km/h gusts for four days.
Heavy rainfall is expected in Tamil Nadu and Kerala with intense showers October 15-18.

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Authorities Suspend Internet

Delhi airport flights operated normally despite 30 mm rain and thunderstorms.
Ground crews coordinated with airlines to minimise potential weather-related delays.
Commuters were urged to check traffic updates and avoid water-logged routes.
Authorities suspended mobile internet within a 4 km radius of Kartavya Path during the CJP protest.
Opposition parties scheduled a 1:30 pm Supreme Court march demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.

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Western Disturbance Sparks Rain

Meteorologists identified a Western Disturbance cyclonic circulation over Himachal Pradesh as the primary rain trigger.
INSAT-3DS thermal infrared imagery at 8:30-8:57 am showed extensive cold-top cloud bands across the Himalayas and plains.
Delhi morning temperature fell to about 20 °C, humidity near 80 %, and winds reached 50-60 km/h.
Uttarakhand will receive rain through October 14 and may see snowfall in higher-altitude areas.

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IMD Issues Rain Alerts

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds across India.
Delhi-NCR will have partly cloudy skies, 32-34 °C highs and scattered showers on October 13.
Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi may see 40-50 km/h winds, gusting to 60 km/h Oct 13-15.
A yellow alert covers eight Uttarakhand districts, warning moderate rain and 30-40 km/h gusts for four days.
Heavy rainfall is expected in Tamil Nadu and Kerala with intense showers October 15-18.

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