Weather Update: Dussehra Celebrations Face Potential Disruption Due to Heavy Rainfall

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced a weather alert, forecasting heavy rainfall across several states, including Karnataka, West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha, on October 2, 2025. These conditions, featuring heavy downpours, thunderstorms, and strong winds, could disrupt Dussehra festivities. The IMD anticipates intense showers in East, Central, West, South Peninsular, and Northeast India. A new western disturbance is expected over Northwest India from October 5 to 7, reaching its peak on October 6. The southwest monsoon is retreating further, with its withdrawal line passing through locations like Veraval, Bharuch, Ujjain, Jhansi, and Shahjahanpur. Extremely heavy rainfall, along with lightning, gusty winds, and thunderstorms, is anticipated in numerous districts. The forecast outlines the specific weather expected in various regions.