📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Arpits.2030
Weather
Clear skies forecast for Delhi as heavy rain looms over South India
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 10:01 AM
👁 16
The India Meteorological Department expects clear weather in Delhi today, while a low‑pressure system is set to bring heavy rain to several South Indian states.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather outlook indicating that Delhi will experience clear skies and dry conditions today. The forecast cites stable atmospheric conditions over the capital, with no significant cloud cover or precipitation expected.
In contrast, a low‑pressure system moving over the Bay of Bengal is projected to intensify, bringing heavy rainfall to parts of South India. States such as Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and coastal Andhra Pradesh are likely to see substantial downpours over the next 24 hours.
Authorities in the affected southern states have been advised to remain vigilant, especially in flood‑prone areas, and to take precautionary measures to mitigate any impact on life and property. Residents are urged to stay updated through local bulletins and official channels.
Meanwhile, Delhi residents can plan outdoor activities without concern for rain, as the clear weather is expected to persist throughout the day.
In contrast, a low‑pressure system moving over the Bay of Bengal is projected to intensify, bringing heavy rainfall to parts of South India. States such as Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and coastal Andhra Pradesh are likely to see substantial downpours over the next 24 hours.
Authorities in the affected southern states have been advised to remain vigilant, especially in flood‑prone areas, and to take precautionary measures to mitigate any impact on life and property. Residents are urged to stay updated through local bulletins and official channels.
Meanwhile, Delhi residents can plan outdoor activities without concern for rain, as the clear weather is expected to persist throughout the day.