Weather conditions across the country are experiencing a sharp shift, with rainfall, rising winds, and cyclone threats looming over several regions. According to the meteorological department, a low-pressure area formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a depression within the next twenty-four hours. Moving in a north-northwestward direction, it is likely to transform into a cyclonic storm by the evening of November 16 over the central parts of the southern and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal. Authorities have urged caution in light of this developing weather system. Under its influence, coastal regions including the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha are expected to witness spells of rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds in the coming days. Residents near coastal belts have been advised to stay alert as marine conditions turn turbulent.
Western Disturbances Affect Northwest India
Meanwhile, an active western disturbance passing through northwest India is projected to bring light to moderate rainfall and snowfall to the western Himalayan regions on November 15, 2026. This mountainous weather activity is anticipated to influence temperatures across the plains as well. Meteorological forecasts suggest that isolated pockets in the plains might also experience light showers. This sudden shift in weather will directly impact Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. Temperatures across these states are expected to dip, bringing a sharper chill during mornings and evenings. Additionally, dense fog is forecasted to grip parts of Uttar Pradesh, potentially disrupting daily commutes.
Rainfall Expected in Delhi-NCR and Plains
As per the latest updates, isolated light rainfall is predicted for parts of Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and Punjab on November 15. Western Rajasthan and western Uttar Pradesh may also witness scattered showers during these two days, while eastern Rajasthan expects rainfall at isolated places on November 15. In the hilly northern territories, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Muzaffarabad face the threat of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and strong surface winds. Wind speeds in these areas could reach forty to fifty kilometers per hour, with gusts touching sixty kilometers per hour. Uttarakhand may experience brisk winds blowing at thirty to forty kilometers per hour on November 15. Both eastern and western districts of Rajasthan are likely to experience windy weather and thunderstorms on the same day.
Dense Fog Alert Issued for Uttar Pradesh
Aside from rain and storms, residents in Uttar Pradesh must brace for dense fog conditions as warnings have been officially issued. Western Uttar Pradesh faces a high probability of dense fog enveloping the region between November 15 and November 17. Similarly, eastern Uttar Pradesh is likely to witness dense fog at isolated locations on November 16 and November 17. This heavy blanket of fog is expected to reduce morning visibility significantly, causing disruptions in road and rail transportation. According to meteorological projections, no major weather shifts are anticipated across western, central, and northeast India over the next week. However, experts continue to monitor the progression and intensification of the Bay of Bengal system closely.
Severe Weather Warnings for Andaman and Nicobar and Coastal States
The evolving weather system in the Bay of Bengal is projected to deliver its harshest impact on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Weather officials have predicted light to moderate rainfall across multiple locations there through November 20, with heavy rainfall expected at isolated spots by November 16. Thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds clocking forty to fifty kilometers per hour, gusting up to sixty kilometers per hour, are also forecasted. Furthermore, West Bengal and Sikkim may receive scattered rain until November 16. Jharkhand anticipates rainfall on November 19 and November 20, while Odisha is slated for rain on November 18. Odisha requires heightened vigilance on November 19 and November 20 due to the threat of very heavy rainfall in certain areas. Wind speeds in Odisha could touch fifty to sixty kilometers per hour with gusts reaching seventy kilometers per hour on those dates.
Southern states are also bracing for inclement weather, with Kerala, Mahe, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal expecting rainfall at isolated places between November 15 and November 20. Lakshadweep may receive showers from November 17 to November 20. Rayalaseema, south interior Karnataka, and Telangana anticipate rainfall on November 19 and November 20. Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam are likely to experience rain on November 17, November 18, and November 20, with widespread precipitation forecasted for November 19. Northern coastal Andhra Pradesh could see heavy rainfall on November 18 and November 20, accompanied by very heavy downpours on November 19. Surface winds in coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam may reach fifty to sixty kilometers per hour with gusts up to seventy kilometers per hour on November 19.
