A significant change in weather conditions has been observed across many parts of India. Himachal Pradesh experienced the season’s first snowfall, leading to a sharp drop in temperatures, while Delhi-NCR recorded continuous rainfall, bringing a noticeable chill in the air. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued rain and snowfall alerts for multiple states over the next few days.
The upper regions of Himachal Pradesh witnessed the first snowfall of the season on Sunday, blanketing Kullu and Lahaul-Spiti in a thick layer of snow. The Dhauladhar mountain range in Kangra is also covered in snow. Temperatures have dropped significantly across the hill state following the snow and heavy rainfall recorded in the last 24 hours.
The Kullu district administration has suspended vehicle movement at Rohtang Pass and advised tourists to avoid traveling to high-altitude areas due to slippery and snow-covered roads.
Since Sunday night, steady rain in Delhi and surrounding areas has brought a cool, winter-like feel to the capital. The IMD has issued a Yellow Alert for Monday and Tuesday, predicting light to moderate rain.
According to the IMD, an active western disturbance is currently influencing the region, keeping the rain spell active. Once the system moves away, cold northwesterly winds will return, likely causing a further drop in minimum temperatures from Wednesday onwards.
Weather conditions have also shifted in Bihar, with cloudy skies and rainfall predicted across 34 districts, including Patna. Heavy rain warnings have been issued for Supaul, Araria, and Kishanganj, while Madhubani, Purnia, and Katihar are expected to receive heavy showers accompanied by thunder.
IMD forecasts indicate that rainfall activity will start to decrease from October 8, and the monsoon withdrawal may begin by mid-October.
Meteorologists say that rainfall will continue in the plains for the next 2–3 days due to the active western disturbance. Once the system passes, cold winds from the northwest will intensify, bringing lower temperatures across North India.
The impact of Himachal’s snowfall and Delhi-NCR’s rain is expected to extend to Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana, leading to a broader drop in temperatures across the northern belt.
