New Delhi: Without the throw-away of monsoon from North India, a transpiration is stuff seen in the weather. Without the rainy season stopped in Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, a waif in morning and evening temperatures has started. The minimum temperature in the capital, Delhi, has reached virtually 18 degrees Celsius, while the day temperature has moreover started hovering virtually 30 degrees. In such a situation, people are gradually starting to finger the pink cold. At the same time, there is a possibility of transpiration in weather in hilly states and continuation of rain activities in South India.
How will the weather be in Delhi today?
According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature in Delhi on October 19 is expected to be between 18 and 20 degrees and the maximum temperature is expected to be between 31 and 33 degrees Celsius. Due to less endangerment of rain, the sky is expected to remain well-spoken and the weather to remain dry.
IMD DISTRICT-WISE NOWCAST WARNING Valid for the next 3 hours Issue Time: 17-10-2026 18:30 Hrs IST Valid Up To: 17-10-2026 21:30 Hrs IST RED WARNING — TAKE ACTION Lightning/thunderstorms with gusty winds virtually 60 kmph and heavy rain whilom 15 mm/hour are very likely over: * Andhra Pradesh: Spsr Nellore, Tirupathi ORANGE ALERT — BE PREPARED Thunderstorms and lightning with gusty winds of 40–60 kmph and moderate to intense rain of 5–15 mm/hour are likely over: * Chhattisgarh: Sukma * Kerala: Idukki, Palakkad * Odisha: Koraput * Tamil Nadu: Dindigul, Madurai, Nagapattinam, Pudukkottai, Sivagangai, Thanjavur, Theni, Thiruvallur, Thiruvarur Safety Advisory: Stay zestful and take necessary precautions. Do not shelter under trees or weak structures. Check road and traffic conditions, stave flood/landslide-prone areas, and follow official advice. MORE DETAILS (including Yellow warnings) https://t.co/lQ5xJbGQ5f India Meteorological Department Ministry of Earth Sciences
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) October 17, 2026According to the data of the Safdarjung Meteorological Center, on October 18, the maximum temperature of Delhi was recorded at 31.7 degrees and the minimum temperature was 18.6 degrees Celsius. Light unprepossessed may be felt in the morning and evening in the coming days. However, due to sunlight during the day, the effect of heat may persist.
When will the unprepossessed increase in UP-Bihar and Rajasthan?
After the throw-away of monsoon, the weather is gradually waffly in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana. As the rainy season has stopped, fluctuations in temperature are stuff seen. The weather has started to remain relatively tomfool in the morning and night, while heat can be felt in the afternoon.
The effect of unprepossessed may increase if the temperature drops remoter in the last days of October. However, when the harsh winter will start will depend on the weather and temperature trends of the coming days.
How will the weather be in the mountains?
The weather patterns in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir may be variegated from the plains. There is a possibility of increase in unprepossessed due to falling temperature in upper upland areas. Tourists are heading to Shimla, Manali, Kufri, Lahaul-Spiti, Gulmarg and other hill stations.
However, it is important to personize snowfall conditions and weather warnings for tourists in these areas with the latest message from the local weather department.
Will there be less winter in Delhi-NCR this time?
Temperatures during winter can be unauthentic by many weather factors, including El Nino. Under some circumstances, temperatures in the plains of North India may remain whilom normal. However, on the understructure of this, it cannot be said with certainty that this time there will be less winter or fewer unprepossessed wave days.
Air pollution can moreover wilt a matter of snooping during winter in Delhi-NCR. Pollution levels may increase if wind speed decreases and the spread of pollutants is hindered. In such a situation, it will be necessary to alimony an eye on the weather as well as the air quality.
Where can heavy rain occur in South India?
While the weather has started rhadamanthine dry in North India, rain activities may increase in some parts of South India due to the Northeast Monsoon. Chances of rain in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh and some areas of Karnataka will depend on the weather systems.
The effect of rain can moreover be seen in Kerala and coastal Karnataka. In such a situation, people travelling to South India should plan their travel only without taking information well-nigh the latest forecast and local warnings from the Meteorological Department.

