The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a severe weather alert for Delhi‑NCR, Haryana, Punjab and Chandigarh on Wednesday, October 14, after model runs flagged the area for high convective activity.
The warning outlines a risk of thunderstorms, lightning and isolated hail, prompting local authorities to activate storm‑response protocols.
In parallel, the IMD forecast heavy rainfall in Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh, with some districts expecting accumulations over 50 mm, potentially disrupting transport and irrigation networks.
Southern states—including Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu—are slated for heavy showers from October 14 to 17 as the northeast monsoon begins to intensify, raising concerns for coastal and inland communities.
Residents are urged to stay indoors during storms; Delhi’s municipal corporation has opened emergency shelters and will reassess the alert on Thursday using updated satellite data.