A striking division in weather patterns will unfold across the country on September 22. In northwest India, including plains such as Delhi and Haryana, skies will remain predominantly clear with minimal monsoon impact, whereas eastern, central, and southern territories are preparing for an intense revival of rainfall activity. Vigorous thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, squally winds, and heavy showers could trigger localized flooding and waterlogging across several states, notably Bihar and Jharkhand. According to meteorological projections for Tuesday, different geographic zones will experience sharply contrasting weather environments.
Fresh assessments from meteorologists indicate that abundant sunshine will dominate northwest India from morning until evening, replacing atmospheric humidity with mild warmth. Conversely, monsoon dynamics will abruptly intensify across eastern, central, and southern peninsular states, producing significant precipitation. Meanwhile, the northwestern belt encompassing Delhi-NCR, western Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana will remain entrenched in dry weather as the seasonal withdrawal progresses.
Northwest India Sees Rain Cease as Monsoon Withdraws
Rainfall activity across northwest India will be exceptionally low on September 22. In the northern mountainous territories of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh, scattered or light precipitation remains possible between September 21 and September 25, yet September 22 itself will observe subdued atmospheric conditions without any significant disturbance.
Because the monsoon flow is steadily departing from the northwest, rainfall over Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana, and Delhi will be limited to sporadic, isolated spells through September 26 and September 27. Following this window, the rainy cycle in this sector will come to a complete halt, yielding clear skies and settled weather.
Over in Uttar Pradesh, western districts might register light showers between September 24 and September 27, whereas eastern sections could see brief rain on September 23, September 24, and September 27. Eastern Rajasthan may witness isolated showers on September 21 and September 22. In Uttarakhand, widespread rainfall is anticipated on September 26 and September 27, but conditions on September 22 will remain tranquil.
Temperature Patterns Across Major Plains Cities
On the temperature front, the absence of rain in northwest India will not bring severe heat, keeping readings within comfortable seasonal bounds. In Delhi, the maximum temperature on September 22 is projected to reach approximately 35 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature will settle near 24 degrees Celsius. The sky will stay mostly clear, and no rainfall alerts have been issued for the capital region.
Similar readings are forecast for Jaipur, where the mercury is expected to hover around a high of 35 degrees Celsius and a low of 24 degrees Celsius. In Lucknow, daytime temperatures are projected to touch 34 degrees Celsius, accompanied by an overnight low of 26 degrees Celsius. Further north in the hills, Shimla will experience a pleasant high of 25 degrees Celsius and a nighttime low near 14 degrees Celsius. Overall, the northwestern plains will experience warm afternoons and mild, agreeable nights as dry continental conditions establish themselves.
Central India Encounters Thunderstorms and Gusty Winds
Atmospheric activity will pick up across central India on September 22. Western Madhya Pradesh is likely to experience scattered rain spells from September 21 to September 27. Eastern Madhya Pradesh will see light rainfall on September 21 and September 22. While Vidarbha registered sporadic activity on September 21, widespread showers are forecast for Chhattisgarh between September 21 and September 27, accompanied by lightning activity and strong wind gusts.
Wind speeds are expected to surge in certain pockets, with western Madhya Pradesh bracing for gusty winds on September 23 and September 24, and Chhattisgarh as well as Vidarbha on September 24. Isolated heavy downpours have also been flagged for select locations across this belt.
Intense Downpours and Squalls in Eastern and Northeastern Regions
Eastern states will endure a vigorous spell of wet weather beginning September 22. Extensive and widespread rainfall is forecast across Jharkhand, Odisha, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands throughout the September 21 to September 27 timeframe, which could disrupt outdoor routines and elevate flood risks in low-lying pockets.
In Gangetic West Bengal, substantial rain will persist from September 22 through September 27, while Bihar will encounter a noticeable intensification of downpours between September 24 and September 27. Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim will see scattered rainfall on September 21 and September 22. Warnings for lightning strikes, thunderclaps, and gusty winds span all these eastern areas. In Odisha, severe thunder squalls are predicted on September 23 and September 24.
In the northeast, scattered showers will continue across Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura from September 21 to September 27. Assam and Meghalaya are scheduled to encounter widespread downpours between September 23 and September 25, complete with lightning activity and thunder.
Heavy Precipitation in South Peninsula and Strong Marine Winds
In western coastal regions, Konkan and Goa will observe widespread rain between September 22 and September 24. Madhya Maharashtra will receive showers on September 22 and September 23, while Marathwada is likely to get rain on September 23. Gujarat region, Saurashtra, and Kutch can expect scattered precipitation alongside gusty winds and lightning.
The southern peninsula will host the most aggressive rainfall activity on September 22. Coastal Karnataka, Kerala, and North Interior Karnataka will witness widespread heavy rain from September 21 to September 25. Lakshadweep and Telangana are likely to see rain from September 21 to September 26. South Interior Karnataka from September 21 to September 24 and Coastal Andhra Pradesh from September 22 to September 25 will face heavy to very heavy precipitation. Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Telangana also face squally weather and strong surface winds from September 23 to September 25.
Marine environments will turn rough as well. Wind speeds over the Bay of Bengal are set to rise significantly, with the central Bay of Bengal expected to clock squally winds of 50 to 60 kilometers per hour on September 22, and adjacent maritime zones experiencing gusts between 40 and 50 kilometers per hour, prompting warnings for marine operations.
