Sun Oct 05 01:20:00 UTC 2025: ## India Braces for Widespread Rainfall and Thunderstorms: IMD Issues Alerts Across Multiple States

**New Delhi, October 5, 2023** – The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued widespread warnings for heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across several states in the coming days. The alert comes as a western disturbance is expected to impact weather patterns across the country.

**Eastern India on High Alert:** Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim are bracing for exceptionally heavy rainfall today, October 5th, with heavy rainfall predicted for October 6th. Jharkhand faces the risk of isolated heavy rainfall today, with the IMD issuing a Yellow Alert for 11 districts, including Chatra, Koderma, and Ranchi. Bihar is expected to experience widespread light to moderate rainfall with the possibility of heavy downpours in certain areas on October 6th. The region can also expect thunderstorms and wind speeds reaching 30-40 km/h over the next 4-5 days.

**Northwest India Braces for Intense Weather:** From October 5th to 7th, Northwest India will experience thunderstorms and widespread rainfall. Uttarakhand is particularly vulnerable to heavy rainfall on October 6th and 7th. Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Delhi-NCR are also bracing for very heavy rainfall on October 6th.

**Western Disturbance Impacts Jammu & Kashmir:** A western disturbance is expected to affect Jammu & Kashmir and surrounding areas starting this Sunday. The influence of this disturbance will bring light to moderate rainfall to many parts of the state from October 5th to 7th, with snowfall anticipated in higher altitudes.

**Coastal Regions and Northeast Under Watch:** Konkan, Goa, Saurashtra, and Kutch are expected to receive light to moderate rainfall, with isolated heavy rainfall on October 8th. Gujarat region may also experience similar conditions on October 8th and 9th. The Northeast is also under alert, with heavy rainfall predicted for Arunachal Pradesh (Oct 5 & 7-9), Assam & Meghalaya (Oct 5, 8 & 9), Nagaland (Oct 7-10), Manipur (Oct 8 & 9), and Mizoram (Oct 8).

The IMD advises residents in the affected areas to stay updated on the latest weather forecasts and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety. This includes avoiding travel to flood-prone areas, securing loose objects that could be blown away by strong winds, and staying indoors during thunderstorms. Authorities are on alert and prepared to provide assistance if needed.

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