The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds across several parts of India on October 4, while Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh and Uttar Pradesh are expected to remain largely dry. Rainfall is likely to continue in parts of southern, eastern and northeastern India, with a fresh spell of rain forecast for parts of northwest India from October 5 to 7.
The forecast comes as the southwest monsoon remains in its withdrawal phase. While rainfall activity is easing in some areas, the IMD forecast indicates that several regions will continue to see showers, thunderstorms or isolated heavy rainfall during the coming days.
What is the IMD weather forecast for October 4?
According to the forecast reported by The Economic Times on October 3, several parts of India are likely to experience wet weather and thunderstorms. Kerala, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Arunachal Pradesh and Chhattisgarh are among the regions mentioned in the forecast. Konkan and Goa, Madhya Maharashtra and parts of southern India may also receive rainfall.
At the same time, much of north India is expected to remain dry on October 4. Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh and Uttar Pradesh are among the areas where significant rainfall is not expected immediately.
| Region | October 4 and coming days |
|---|---|
| Delhi | Largely dry; no significant rainfall expected |
| Haryana & Chandigarh | Largely dry initially |
| Uttar Pradesh | Dry, with no significant weather activity expected |
| Odisha | Isolated to scattered rainfall through October 7 |
| Bihar & Jharkhand | Isolated to scattered showers from October 5 |
| Northeast India | Thunderstorms and lightning; isolated heavy rain possible in Arunachal Pradesh |
| Chhattisgarh | Isolated to scattered rainfall through October 7 |
| Kerala | Thunderstorms, moderate rain and gusty winds |
| Northwest India | Fresh rainfall spell forecast from October 5 to 7 |
| Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand | Showers possible from October 5 to 7 |
What is the Delhi weather forecast for October 4?
Delhi is expected to experience dry and sunny conditions on October 4, with no significant rainfall forecast. Winds may reach around 20–22 kmph.
The dry spell is expected to continue for the next few days, although the IMD forecast includes isolated to scattered rainfall over Delhi, Haryana and Chandigarh on October 6 and 7. The broader forecast also indicates a higher possibility of rainfall around Delhi between October 6 and 8.
What is the Uttar Pradesh weather forecast?
Uttar Pradesh is likely to remain dry, with no significant weather activity expected across the state on October 4. The latest warning bulletin cited in the report has no weather warnings for eastern or western Uttar Pradesh for October 4 to 9.
The same forecast does not indicate thunderstorms, heavy rainfall or other severe weather conditions for the state on October 4.
Which states are likely to receive rain on October 4?
Rainfall is expected to remain concentrated across several southern, eastern and northeastern areas rather than northern India.
Odisha may receive isolated to scattered rainfall, with wet conditions expected to continue through October 7. Bihar and Jharkhand may see isolated to scattered showers from October 5.
In northeastern India, thunderstorms and lightning are likely in parts of the region. Arunachal Pradesh may also experience isolated heavy rainfall, while rainfall activity is expected to continue across the region until October 7.
Chhattisgarh, Konkan and Goa and Madhya Maharashtra are also forecast to receive isolated to scattered rainfall through October 7.
What is the Kerala weather forecast?
Kerala is expected to remain among the more active rainfall areas during the forecast period. The IMD forecast includes thunderstorms, moderate rainfall and gusty winds, although rainfall activity may gradually decrease over the following couple of days.
Kerala and Mahe are forecast to receive fairly widespread to widespread showers through October 7. Isolated heavy rainfall is also forecast over Kerala and Mahe between October 4 and 6.
South Interior Karnataka may receive isolated heavy showers on October 5. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are also expected over parts of southern India.
Will northwest India receive rain after October 4?
Yes. The IMD has forecast a fresh spell of rainfall over parts of northwest India between October 5 and 7. Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand may receive showers during this period.
Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan and Muzaffarabad are likely to see isolated to scattered rainfall on October 6 and 7. Himachal Pradesh is also likely to experience thunderstorms and lightning on October 6 and 7.
The report states that no weather warnings were issued for Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir or Ladakh for October 3 to 5.
What does the monsoon withdrawal mean for India's weather?
The southwest monsoon is currently in its withdrawal phase, with the IMD expecting further withdrawal from parts of north and central India. However, the withdrawal does not mean rainfall ends across the entire country at the same time.
The latest forecast indicates that rainfall can continue across parts of southern, eastern and northeastern India even as the monsoon withdraws from other areas. This explains the contrast between largely dry conditions across parts of north India and continued rain and thunderstorms elsewhere.
India Weather October 4: Key Takeaways
Delhi: Dry and sunny conditions are expected on October 4.
Uttar Pradesh: No significant weather activity is forecast.
Odisha: Isolated to scattered rain may continue through October 7.
Northeast: Thunderstorms and lightning are likely, with isolated heavy rain possible in Arunachal Pradesh.
Kerala: Thunderstorms and rainfall are expected, with isolated heavy rain forecast from October 4 to 6.
Northwest India: A fresh rainfall spell is forecast from October 5 to 7.
Delhi-NCR: Rainfall becomes more possible around October 6-8.
Monsoon: The southwest monsoon remains in its withdrawal phase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will it rain in Delhi on October 4, 2026?
The forecast cited by The Economic Times says Delhi is likely to remain dry and sunny on October 4, with no significant rainfall expected.
Will Delhi receive rain after October 4?
The IMD forecast includes isolated to scattered rainfall over Delhi, Haryana and Chandigarh on October 6 and 7, with the possibility of rainfall around Delhi increasing around October 6-8.
Which states are expected to receive rain on October 4?
Kerala, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and parts of the Northeast are among the regions covered by the rainfall forecast. Other areas, including Bihar and Jharkhand, are expected to see showers from October 5.
Is heavy rainfall expected anywhere?
The forecast includes isolated heavy rainfall over Kerala and Mahe between October 4 and 6, isolated heavy rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh, and isolated heavy showers over South Interior Karnataka on October 5.