Severe Weather Alert for 23 States on September 26: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Expected

A severe weather alert has been issued for September 26, 2026, predicting heavy rainfall and strong winds across 23 states in India. The meteorological department warns of potential hazards, including uprooted trees and landslides in hilly areas. Fishermen are advised to seek safe shelter due to rough sea conditions. Major cities like Delhi, Lucknow, and Patna are expected to experience varying degrees of rainfall and wind speeds. Stay tuned for detailed forecasts for each state and city to prepare for the impending weather conditions.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 25, 2026, 20:04 IST

Weather Forecast for September 26, 2026

Weather Alert for September 26: Amidst the intense monsoon conditions, the meteorological department has issued a concerning alert. According to forecasts, heavy rainfall is expected across 23 states, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, and Jharkhand, on September 26. Winds may reach speeds of up to 80 kilometers per hour, potentially uprooting large trees in some areas. Additionally, hilly regions are warned of possible landslides. States likely to experience strong winds include Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. Hail is also anticipated in more than three states, while eastern India may face stormy winds and lightning. Fishermen along coastal areas are advised to seek safe shelter due to the heavy rainfall.

Furthermore, the deep depression in the Bay of Bengal could exacerbate conditions for residents in eastern India. The intense low-pressure system over northern coastal Andhra Pradesh has been moving northwest at a speed of 7 kilometers per hour over the last six hours. By the evening of September 26, rough sea conditions are expected around the southwestern Bay of Bengal, with gradual improvement thereafter. Let's take a look at the weather conditions in other states across the country for September 26.

Severe Rain and Storm Warnings for 17 States

The meteorological department predicts severe rain and storm alerts for 17 states on September 26, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. Wind gusts during this rainfall could reach speeds of 70 to 80 kilometers per hour.

Weather Conditions in Delhi

Delhi (September 26 - Moderate Rain Warning): The forecast indicates light to moderate rain in Delhi on September 26, with wind speeds ranging from 20 to 25 kilometers per hour. The maximum temperature is expected to reach 32 degrees Celsius, while the minimum may drop to around 23 degrees Celsius.

Weather Conditions in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh (September 26 - Rain and Wind Alert): Heavy rain warnings have been issued for districts including Rampur, Bareilly, Pilibhit, Kheri, Shravasti, Balrampur, Lakhimpur Kheri, Shahjahanpur, Kanpur, Barabanki, Siddharth Nagar, Hardoi, Gonda, Bareilly, Jyotibafule Nagar, Mainpuri, Farrukhabad, Basti, Lucknow, Kanshiram Nagar, Bulandshahr, Etah, Kannauj, Fatehpur, Pratapgarh, Ghazipur, and Gorakhpur. Winds may reach speeds of 55 to 60 kilometers per hour. In Lucknow, the maximum temperature is expected to be around 24 degrees Celsius, with a minimum of 22 degrees Celsius.

Weather Conditions in Bihar

Bihar (September 26 - Heavy Rain and Storm Warning): Heavy rain and storm alerts have been issued for districts including West Champaran, East Champaran, Siwan, Saran, Arwal, Aurangabad, Jehanabad, Patna, Bhojpur, Rohtas, Nawada, Sitamarhi, Vaishali, Samastipur, Darbhanga, Madhubani, Madhepura, Supaul, Saharsa, Purnia, Katihar, and Begusarai. Winds may reach speeds of 50 kilometers per hour. In Patna, the maximum temperature is expected to be 28 degrees Celsius, with a minimum of 25 degrees Celsius.

Weather Conditions in Jharkhand

Jharkhand (September 26-27 - Rain and Storm Alert): Heavy rain and storm warnings are in effect for Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Giridih, Deoghar, Ramgarh, Bokaro, Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Palamu, Khunti, Dhanbad, Ranchi, and Jamshedpur. Winds may reach speeds of 50 to 60 kilometers per hour. In Ranchi, the maximum temperature is expected to be around 26 degrees Celsius, with a minimum of 22 degrees Celsius.

Weather Conditions in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand (September 26 - Rain and Storm Warning): Heavy rain and storm alerts are issued for Nainital, Chamoli, Rishikesh, Tehri Garhwal, Pithoragarh, Dehradun, Rudraprayag, Almora, and Haridwar. Wind gusts may reach speeds of 40 to 50 kilometers per hour. In Dehradun, the maximum temperature is expected to be around 26 degrees Celsius, with a minimum of 19 degrees Celsius.

Weather Conditions in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh (September 26-27 - Rain and Storm Alert): Heavy rain and storm warnings are in effect for Bilaspur, Una, Shimla, Kangra, Kinnaur, Mandi, Solan, Kullu, and Hamirpur. Winds may reach speeds of 30 to 40 kilometers per hour. In Manali, the maximum temperature is expected to be around 13 degrees Celsius, with a minimum of 3 degrees Celsius.

Weather Conditions in Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir (September 26 - Heavy Rain and Storm Warning): Heavy rain and storm alerts are issued for Udhampur, Gandarbal, Jammu, Kathua, Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch, and Anantnag. In Srinagar, the maximum temperature is expected to be around 27 degrees Celsius, with a minimum of 13 degrees Celsius.

Temperature Forecast for Major Cities

City	Max Temperature (September 26)	Min Temperature (September 26)
Delhi	32°C	23°C
Mumbai	32°C	27°C
Chennai	34°C	27°C
Kolkata	32°C	26°C
Lucknow	24°C	22°C
Patna	28°C	25°C
Ranchi	26°C	22°C
Bhopal	29°C	22°C
Jaipur	33°C	23°C
Shimla	23°C	15°C
Nainital	17°C	16°C

Weather Conditions in West Bengal

West Bengal (September 26 - Heavy Rain and Storm Warning): Heavy rain and storm alerts are issued for Jalpaiguri, Bankura, North Dinajpur, Kalimpong, Alipurduar, Birbhum, Darjeeling, Durgapur, and Howrah. Winds may reach speeds of 70 kilometers per hour. In Kolkata, the maximum temperature is expected to be around 32 degrees Celsius, with a minimum of 26 degrees Celsius.

Weather Conditions in Punjab

Punjab (September 26 - Heavy Rain and Storm Alert): Heavy rain and storm warnings are issued for Kapurthala, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Bathinda, Firozpur, Sangrur, Malerkotla, Mansa, Moga, and Rupnagar. Winds may reach speeds of 60 kilometers per hour.

Weather Conditions in Rajasthan

Rajasthan (September 26 - Heavy Rain Expected): Moderate to heavy rain warnings are issued for Jaipur, Udaipur, Baran, Churu, Sawai Madhopur, Bundi, Kota, Dausa, Barmer, Bhilwara, Bharatpur, Jaisalmer, Alwar, and Jalore. Winds may reach speeds of 50 kilometers per hour. In Jaipur, the maximum temperature is expected to be around 33 degrees Celsius, with a minimum of 23 degrees Celsius.

Weather Conditions in Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh (September 26 - Heavy Rain and Storm Warning): Heavy rain and storm alerts are issued for Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Shahdol, Satna, Rewa, Seoni, Harda, Betul, Mandla, Vidisha, Sagar, Damoh, Anuppur, Bhopal, Hoshangabad, Vidisha, Khandwa, and Dewas. Winds may reach speeds of 40 to 50 kilometers per hour. In Bhopal, the maximum temperature is expected to be around 29 degrees Celsius, with a minimum of 22 degrees Celsius.