The remnants of a cyclonic storm have concentrated into a well-marked depression currently positioned over eastern Telangana and adjoining coastal Andhra Pradesh. Contrary to initial regional projections, the meteorological influence of this system is extending far beyond peninsular India, creating widespread atmospheric instability across northern, central, and eastern territories. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued active weather alerts for 5 November covering 15 states, including Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar. Winds gusting between 60 and 70 kilometers per hour are anticipated in several vulnerable belts, with four states facing severe storm conditions that could impact transit and regional infrastructure.
Northern Plains Face Sharp Dip in Temperatures as Weather Shifts
Meteorological assessments indicate that northern India will witness substantial atmospheric shifts over the coming three days. Driven by persistent cloud cover, shifting wind corridors, and intermittent precipitation, day and night temperatures across more than 10 states are projected to plummet by 4 to 5 degrees Celsius. This drop will likely mark an early onset of sustained seasonal chill during morning and evening hours. Concurrently, several districts in eastern India remain on high alert for lightning strikes accompanied by intense convective thunder activity. Sustained moisture influx from the Bay of Bengal continues to generate unstable air columns over eastern coastal stretches. Across the northern highlands, rainfall coupled with snowfall on upper ridges has elevated the probability of landslides in fragile mountain sectors, with regions in Uttarakhand and Punjab also advised to monitor conditions closely on 5 November.
Light Rain and Brisk Winds Forecast for Delhi and National Capital Region
The National Capital Region, including Delhi, is slated for a noticeable change in prevailing conditions on 5 November. Forecasts point to persistent cloudiness throughout the day with spells of light rain across multiple sectors. Accompanying surface winds are projected to reach speeds between 15 and 20 kilometers per hour, helping disperse stagnant air while introducing a marked cool edge to the atmosphere. The mercury in Delhi is expected to register a daytime peak of roughly 31 degrees Celsius, with night temperatures dropping to 17 degrees Celsius. Urban peripheral centers including Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and Faridabad will experience comparable parameters, with residents experiencing noticeable cool intervals during dawn and late evening hours.
Uttar Pradesh Braces for Rain Spells and 40 Kmph Wind Gusts
Extensive weather adjustments are scheduled across Uttar Pradesh on 5 November, touching both western plains and eastern belts. Forecast tracks indicate light to moderate showers across Ghaziabad, Moradabad, Meerut, Agra, Mathura, Raebareli, Mirzapur, Sonbhadra, Fatehpur, and Kanpur. In addition, convective cells accompanied by gusty surface winds are anticipated over Budaun, Shamli, Etawah, Ghazipur, Gorakhpur, Deoria, Basti, and Azamgarh. Peak wind velocities in these districts could range from 35 to 40 kilometers per hour. For Lucknow, standard meteorological readings place the maximum temperature around 30 degrees Celsius and the minimum at 17 degrees Celsius. Widespread rainfall is expected to accelerate a downward trend in local temperatures across the state.
Thunderstorms and Widespread Showers Expected Across Bihar
Districts across Bihar are set to encounter moderate precipitation coupled with turbulent squalls on 5 November. Atmospheric activity is predicted to impact major administrative centers including Patna, Siwan, Bhojpur, Buxar, Gaya, Raxaul, Sheohar, and Sitamarhi. Expanded precipitation zones will also encompass Vaishali, Samastipur, Darbhanga, Madhubani, Kishanganj, Purnia, Araria, and Katihar. Furthermore, convective cloud formations are slated to bring rain to Bhagalpur, Khagaria, Munger, and Lakhisarai. During these convective events, sustained surface wind speeds are modeled between 20 and 30 kilometers per hour. In Patna, the maximum temperature is expected to hover near 30 degrees Celsius, with minimum readings descending toward 18 degrees Celsius.
Jharkhand Under Prolonged Weather Disturbance Through 6 November
The atmospheric disturbance will maintain a firm hold over Jharkhand across both 5 November and 6 November. Active rain warnings remain in place for Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Deoghar, Dumka, Bokaro, Hazaribagh, and Dhanbad. Similar wet spells are forecast to sweep across Chatra, Palamu, East Singhbhum, and West Singhbhum. Several localized pockets are at risk of experiencing moderate to heavy downpours capable of producing brief water accumulation in low-lying sectors. Wind speeds in impacted zones are expected to reach around 30 kilometers per hour. Ranchi is forecast to observe a daytime high of 27 degrees Celsius alongside an overnight low of 17 degrees Celsius, with sustained cloudiness likely depressing temperatures further.
West Bengal Alerts Warn of Gusts Up to 50 Kmph and Heavy Showers
Both coastal and interior sectors of West Bengal face severe convective dynamics on 5 November under the cyclonic system's influence. Forecasts highlight thunderstorm and heavy shower alerts for Howrah, Jalpaiguri, Kalimpong, Kolkata, Malda, and Alipurduar. Rainfall warnings have additionally been extended to Durgapur, Darjeeling, Purba Bardhaman, Paschim Medinipur, and Bankura. Exposed coastal tracts and open plains may record wind speeds surging between 40 and 50 kilometers per hour, presenting localized challenges for transportation and outdoor activities. In Kolkata, the maximum temperature is expected to settle near 31 degrees Celsius, with the minimum holding around 22 degrees Celsius.
Rajasthan Prepares for Scattered Rainfall and Gusty Conditions
Peripheral moisture bands drawn inward by the low-pressure system are projected to alter weather across multiple regions of Rajasthan on 5 November. Scattered showers are anticipated across Bharatpur, Barmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Kota, and Udaipur. Central and western sectors including Churu, Ajmer, Jaisalmer, Jalore, and Bhilwara are similarly likely to witness cloud buildups and localized rain. Wind speeds across these desert and plain zones could push up to 40 kilometers per hour. Jaipur is forecast to record a daytime peak around 32 degrees Celsius and a nighttime base of 18 degrees Celsius, with the combination of rain and cooler winds bringing down ambient daytime temperatures across the state.
