Weather across many states in the country is preparing for changes. The Meteorological Department has issued a warning of heavy rainfall in several regions of South, Central, and East India, caused by the cyclonic storm 'Ornab' that formed in the Bay of Bengal. The word 'Ornab' in Bengali means 'sea', and this storm was named by Bangladesh.
Very heavy rain is expected in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, and warnings for strong winds and thunderstorms have been issued. In Delhi and surrounding areas, heavy rain is not forecast for Tuesday, but the weather may change as the week progresses. The Meteorological Department predicted the possibility of light to moderate rain in Delhi, Haryana, and Chandigarh between October 28 and 30. Strong gusts of wind at speeds of 30-40 kilometers per hour are expected on these days, with gusts potentially reaching 50 kilometers per hour. Rainfall is also possible in Punjab between October 28 and 30, and rainfall activity may increase in Uttar Pradesh, with very heavy rain forecasted for Eastern UP on October 29 and 30.
Due to the intensification of the meteorological system in the Bay of Bengal, there is a risk of worsening maritime conditions. According to the Meteorological Department, the sea situation in the west-central part of the Bay of Bengal may be extremely rough on October 27. Extremely dangerous sea conditions are expected to form by the morning of October 28. Strong winds are expected near the coasts of Andhra Pradesh and Janam starting from October 27. By the morning of October 28, wind speeds in the west-central part of the Bay of Bengal could reach 115-125 kilometers per hour, with gusts potentially reaching 140 kilometers per hour. Squall-like weather may also be observed in the coastal areas of South Odisha and North Tamil Nadu on October 27 and 28. Fishermen were advised not to venture into the sea until October 28 in the west-central, northwest, and southwest parts of the Bay of Bengal. A warning was also issued against venturing into the sea near the coasts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha on October 27 and 28.
Over the next few days, an increase in rainfall activity is expected in Uttar Pradesh. Rain is possible in Eastern UP on October 28, followed by widespread precipitation in several areas on October 29 and 30. The Meteorological Department forecasts very heavy rain in some parts of Eastern UP on October 29 and 30. Heavy rains are also possible on October 31. During this period, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds of 40-50 kilometers per hour are expected, with gusts potentially reaching 60 kilometers per hour. Light to moderate rain is possible in Western UP from October 29 to 31. Rain is expected in Uttarakhand from October 29 to 31, with heavy rain possible in some places on October 30. Rains are forecasted in Eastern Rajasthan on October 29 and 30. Precipitation is also possible in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh towards the end of the week.
Increased rainfall is also expected in the states of Eastern India. In Jharkhand, rain is possible in many places from October 28 to 30, with forecasts of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds in some areas. In Bihar, increased rainfall is expected from October 29, with a probability of precipitation in several places from October 29 to 31. The Meteorological Department warns of the possibility of very heavy rains in some places on October 30 and 31. In West Bengal, Ganges plains, rain is possible in several places on October 28 and 29. Additionally, widespread rain is forecasted for Sub-Himalayan Bengal and Sikkim on October 29 and 30, with the possibility of heavy rainfall in some areas.
Rainfall is expected to begin in Chhattisgarh and Vidarbha on Tuesday. Heavy rains are possible in Chhattisgarh, and then the intensity of precipitation will increase on October 28 and 29. Extremely heavy rains are possible in South Chhattisgarh on October 28 and in North Chhattisgarh on October 29. During this period, thunderstorms and strong winds of 50-60 kilometers per hour are expected, with gusts potentially reaching 70 kilometers per hour. Heavy rains are possible in Vidarbha from October 28 to 30. Rain is expected in Eastern Madhya Pradesh in many places from October 28 to 30, with very heavy rain possible in some places on October 29. Sporadic rain is also expected in Western Madhya Pradesh from October 28 to 31. In Maharashtra, in the Marathwada region, rain is possible from October 27 to 30. Rain is forecasted in Central Maharashtra on October 28, 29, and 31. Light to moderate rain is possible in Konkan and Goa from October 28 to 31.
According to the Meteorological Department (IMD), extremely heavy rainfall is possible in the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh and Janam (Puducherry) on October 27 and 28.