Widespread Rainfall and Thunderstorms Expected Across Northwest and Northeast India
Widespread Rainfall and Thunderstorms Expected Across Northwest and Northeast India
IN · Published Sep 17, 2026
• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning across several regions of India. Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, and Punjab are expected to experience fairly widespread to widespread rainfall on 16th and 17th September
• East Rajasthan is likely to see similar conditions on 17th September. In the northeast, isolated heavy rainfall is expected over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya on 16th and 17th September, with very heavy rainfall possible in Assam and Meghalaya. Mizoram and Tripura are forecasted to receive isolated heavy rainfall from 17th to 22nd September. Delhi is expected to have a partly cloudy sky with very light rain at isolated places during the morning to forenoon on 17th September.

Impact & Risks

The forecasted rainfall and thunderstorms may lead to localised flooding, waterlogging, and disruptions in daily activities in affected areas. Northeast India, particularly Assam and Meghalaya, could face risks of very heavy rainfall, increasing the likelihood of landslides in hilly regions. Thunderstorms and lightning pose safety risks, especially in open areas. In Delhi, the below-normal minimum temperatures may bring cooler mornings, but the light rain is unlikely to cause significant disruptions.

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