The India Meteorological Department released its October 15 bulletin, warning of 2–5 cm of fresh snow in high‑altitude pockets such as Koksar and Keylong while predicting 30–40 km/h winds across the plains. The bulletin noted gusts up to 50 km/h and a dip in Delhi’s temperatures to a 22 °C minimum, with a maximum hovering near 30 °C.
In the foothills, torrential downpours and thunderstorms battered towns like Mandi and Bilaspur, shattering daytime temperatures by several degrees. Himachal Pradesh’s 24‑hour report catalogued icy winds and widespread wet weather, while Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh faced concurrent rainfall and lightning.
A family of four in Kinnaur’s Koksar village evacuated their home after a sudden snowdrift blocked the only access road. Meanwhile, a Delhi school closed its gates early, citing unsafe wind speeds and the risk of hail.
Local authorities in Delhi’s North Delhi district have activated flood‑prevention protocols and urged commuters to avoid low‑lying roads. The state’s disaster management office has also set up a 24‑hour helpline for residents reporting weather‑related hazards.
IMD anticipates a gradual easing of the storm front over the next 24 hours, with clearer skies likely by Thursday evening. However, the agency cautions that heavy rainfall could still surge in the hills until the weekend, maintaining an alert status for affected districts.
The forecast will be reviewed at 12:00 GMT on Saturday, as meteorologists monitor evolving patterns from the Himalayan range.