The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for rain and thunderstorms across several states on September 26, 2026, as a depression over southern Chhattisgarh and adjoining southern interior Odisha moves north-northwestward. Several areas are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall, while wind speeds may reach 50 to 80 kilometres per hour. The IMD has advised people to remain alert due to the possibility of thunderstorms and lightning.
According to the IMD, the depression over southern Chhattisgarh and adjoining southern interior Odisha is moving north-northwestward. The system is expected to remain a depression for the next few hours before gradually weakening into a low-pressure area. Its influence could increase rainfall activity across several parts of central and northern India.
Heavy rainfall may lead to waterlogging in low-lying areas and flood-like conditions in some locations. In hilly states, the risk of landslides could also increase during periods of heavy rain.
Delhi is likely to remain cloudy on September 26, with light to moderate rainfall expected in several areas. Some locations may also experience thunderstorms and lightning. According to the IMD, b winds with speeds of 30 to 50 kilometres per hour may affect the capital.
Rain accompanied by thunderstorms is also likely in Delhi on September 27, while rainfall may continue on September 28. Motorists and people in open areas have been advised to monitor weather conditions.
Rainfall has continued across several parts of Uttar Pradesh over the past few days, with weather conditions remaining active in districts including Lucknow, Kanpur and Unnao. The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in several parts of eastern and western Uttar Pradesh on September 26. Thunderstorms and b winds may accompany the rainfall.
Rainfall activity is also likely to continue over the coming days. Western Uttar Pradesh may receive rain from September 27 to 29, while eastern Uttar Pradesh is likely to experience rainfall between September 27 and 30.
Banda, Chitrakoot, Kaushambi, Prayagraj, Fatehpur, Pratapgarh, Sant Kabir Nagar, Maharajganj, Lakhimpur Kheri, Sitapur, Rae Bareli, Amethi, Sultanpur, Ayodhya, Ambedkar Nagar, Basti, Siddharthnagar, Gonda, Balrampur, Hardoi, Lucknow, Barabanki, Bijnor, Amroha, Moradabad, Sambhal and Badaun are among the districts where weather conditions are likely to remain adverse. Local administrations need to remain alert in vulnerable areas.
Bihar is likely to experience rain accompanied by thunderstorms on September 26. Strong winds may reach around 60 kilometres per hour during this period. According to the IMD, rainfall activity may continue in the state from September 27 to October 1.
Heavy rainfall has been forecast in several districts of Uttarakhand, including Dehradun, Pithoragarh and Nainital, on September 26. Continuous rainfall in hilly areas could increase the risk of landslides and road disruptions. Rainfall activity is likely to continue in the state until September 28. Travellers have been advised to check local weather and road-related advisories before travelling.
Weather conditions are also expected to remain active in Madhya Pradesh. According to the IMD, some parts of eastern Madhya Pradesh may receive very heavy rainfall on September 26. Widespread rainfall is likely in eastern parts of the state from September 25 to 27.
Rainfall may continue in eastern Madhya Pradesh from September 28 to October 1, while some parts of western Madhya Pradesh may also receive rain on September 29 and 30.
